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  • How the Robin Hood Foundation is fighting a hunger emergency in New York caused by the shutdown

    February 22, 2019 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In response to the government shutdown in December 2018, the Robin Hood Foundation pieced together a food-aid puzzle to provide food for low-income families that weren't receiving their monthly SNAP benefits. By re-stocking food pantries around the city, donating to food delivery services, and working to extend food-aid protections, the organization helped keep thousands across the city fed during the shutdown.

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  • AI and public data identify fishing behavior to protect hungry seabirds

    February 22, 2019 |

    Mongabay |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom

    Albatrosses are known to follow fishing ships, which often puts them in harm's way and leads to death, but scientists are working to decrease this tragic outcome by combining machine learning and public data. This process allows the researchers to make assessments about rules regarding time of day for setting fishing lines and creates a sense of accountability for countries to adhere to.

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  • Community cautiously optimistic about Cure Violence, the crime-fighting program out of Chicago

    February 20, 2019 |

    WTLV-TV |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Cure Violence, a national non-profit, has been training local residents to intervene and diffuse violent conflict in their own neighborhoods. The organization, which started in Chicago, has contributed to decreased violence in cities like Baltimore and New York City, by taking a public health approach, meaning, treating crime like a disease. As Jacksonville, Florida comes to terms with the increase in violent conflict in its own city, it looks to Cure Violence as a possible intervention.

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  • A Better Path to Universal Health Care

    February 20, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Germany

    As the United States looks to reform health care, Germany offers many lessons as being the world's "first social health insurance system." The country's model, which has been copied across other nations, dictates mandatory health insurance, limited out-of-pocket fees, and sickness funds, which work to promote competition and innovation in the health care sector.

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  • In the Solomon Islands, making amends in the name of conservation

    February 19, 2019 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Solomon Islands, Malaita

    In the Solomon Islands, visiting scientists and researchers have made historical and symbolic amends with the Kwaio people. The tribe, once violently attacked by colonial settlers, have felt the need for reconciliation for decades and as the scientists continued to connect with them, decided that a formal ritual of reconciliation was needed. Together, the two groups participated in the ritual, allowing the Kraio people to move forward and the researchers to continue their work.

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  • Development is booming in Milwaukee Junction, but you might not have noticed it

    February 19, 2019 |

    Model D |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Milwaukee Junction, a neighborhood in Detroit, focuses on urban renewal and business promotion as it seeks to become the next "up-and-coming" area in the city. Developers seek out abandoned lots and old auto manufacturing facilities to build space for retailers, restaurants and entertainment centers that bring tourists into the area.

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  • Denver Program Aims To Divert Low-Level Drug, Prostitution Offenders Away From Jail

    February 19, 2019 |

    Colorado Public Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    In Colorado, four communities are piloting a program that offers low-level drug or prostitution offenders an alternative to prison. This program, known as Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, matches the offender with a case manager who in turn connects them with treatment and training resources.

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  • How Removing Asphalt Is Softening Our Cities

    February 18, 2019 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Cities around the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom are removing asphalt to make space for nature. From creating rain gardens that reduce flooding to planting flowers along the edges of alleyways, residents and public officials reimagine their communities with less asphalt and more grass.

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  • Record and Respond: How one Zaria Hospital is Tackling Maternal Deaths 

    February 18, 2019 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Zaria, Kaduna

    In Nigeria where maternal deaths are not uncommon, a hospital in Zaria has implemented the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) System to analyze and better understand the causes associated with this problem. Already, the country is seeing results as less new mothers are dying due to medical facilities being able to assess what went wrong in a more efficient and proactive manner.

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  • Could New Mexico go solar? Bill provides tax relief for those giving it a shot

    February 15, 2019 |

    Carlsbad Current-Argus |

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    Response Location: United States, New Mexico

    The state of New Mexico has its sights set on going solar and the state government is incentivizing those who are willing to try. “In a state that ranks second for solar potential nationwide, it’s crucial that New Mexicans have an easier path to installing solar on their own homes and businesses,” the state's governor explains.

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