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From prison to freedom: How a firm is helping detainees get justice

Mustapha Usman

April 30, 2022 |

International Centre for Investigative Reporting |

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Response Location: Nigeria

The Headfort Foundation runs pro bono cases for incarcerated people in need of legal representation. The Foundation recently launched a Lawyers Without Borders initiative that grants easily accessible, free legal services to those in need by setting up mobile offices. This initiative alone has helped more than 175 people thus far.

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Mansfield homeless pilot project plans to ask, 'What do you need?'

Carl Hunnell

April 29, 2022 |

Richland Source |

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Response Location: United States, Bloomington, Indiana

A successful initiative in Indiana is asking people experiencing homelessness what they need in order to find housing and stay housed. The years-long program has provided food and shelter resources as well as permanent housing and employment.

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Electric Bus Makers Pave the Way to Union Jobs for Disadvantaged Workers

Larry Buhl

April 27, 2022 |

Capital & Main |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

An electric bus manufacturer, Proterra, is providing training and jobs - especially for people from populations that typically have a harder time getting hired. The program was made possible through a Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) between Proterra and a local union.

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In the Battle Over the Right to Repair, Open-Source Tractors Offer an Alternative

Greta Moran

April 27, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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Response Location: United States, Tarrytown, New York

Amid a growing “right to repair” movement, farmers are calling for new, open-source production models, like The Oggún, a universally designed, easily modified tractor that farmers can customize to fit their needs. Farmers have found that the tractor cuts down on repair costs by enabling them to fix it themselves or take it to a local mechanic, rather than working with large commercial manufacturers.

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How Los Angeles Became the Leader of a Tree-Planting Revolution

Shawnté Salabert

April 22, 2022 |

Outside |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

City Plants, an organization in Los Angeles, is partnering with other nonprofits, government agencies, scientists, and residents to create a more equitable urban forest throughout the city. By working together and using technology, they have planted more than 65,000 trees to combat climate change, systemic racism, and high temperatures that affect all Angelenos.

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Giving a Voice to All Americans

Simone Leeper

April 21, 2022 |

Democracy Decoded |

Podcast |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Washington D.C.'s Fair Elections program provides a lump sum grant to candidates who reach a certain threshold of small-donor support, and those who qualify can then raise matching funds from the community that are matched with public funds at a rate of 5:1. The program has contributed to a more diverse candidate pool for local races and increased the number of small donors across the city, with the biggest increase in small donations coming from D.C.'s low-income zip codes.

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In French Presidential Election, Thousands More Vote from Prison

Cole Stangler

April 21, 2022 |

Bolts |

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Response Location: France

Outside pressure and legal reforms made it easier for people who are incarcerated to vote. The small nonprofit, Robin des Lois, fought to install regular voting booths in prisons, just like any other precinct. After a long public and legal battle, French legislators approved measures allowing in-person voting in prisons, which significantly increased voter turnout.

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Jailed for a crime she didn't commit, Dreama Caldwell is now taking on the system

Jaisal Noor

April 20, 2022 |

The Real News Network |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Alamance County, North Carolina

Community organizers are leading grassroots efforts for racial and economic justice in North Carolina. Dreama Caldwell is working with the Down Home North Carolina group to engage with local residents, participate in political races, counteract misinformation, and build “a political platform that emphasizes multiracial and cross-class solidarity.”

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How Cincinnati is buying homes in bulk to keep them cheap

Mary Hall

April 19, 2022 |

NewsNation |

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Response Location: United States, Cincinnati, Ohio

The city of Cincinnati is outbidding institutional real estate investors and buying houses with the aim of mitigating rising rents and housing costs. The big investment funds are partly to blame for skyrocketing rents.

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Without the protections of the Voting Rights Act, many look to state solutions

Frances Nguyen

April 18, 2022 |

Prism |

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Response Location: United States, Virginia

Virginia’s VRA protects voters from suppression, discrimination, and intimidation and has effectively stopped racial gerrymandering and intimidation. Its pro-voting measures include requiring materials in multiple languages, the provision of accessibility accommodations, and requiring public review of any local level voting changes. The legislation also creates a pathway for Virginians to bring civil lawsuits if a procedure negatively impacts economically disadvantaged communities or communities of color.

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