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From England's pews, a quiet abolitionist finds his voice on slavery

Sara Miller Llana

November 09, 2015 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Clitheroe

Human trafficking is a rampant problem throughout the world, but the signs can often be difficult to spot. A collaboration between Catholic churches and police officers to fight the issue together takes shape.

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Boston Brings Several Agencies Together To Help Find Housing For Homeless Veterans

Lisa Mullins Lynn Jolicoeur

November 04, 2015 |

WBUR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Boston aims to end chronic homelessness by 2018 by paying special attention to veterans. The city is working with private agencies to find housing units and offer homeless veterans a case worker to ensure that they find somewhere to live.

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How one of the most obese countries on earth took on the soda giants

Tina Rosenberg

November 03, 2015 |

The Guardian |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Chiapas

El Poder del Consumidor is an organization fighting Coca-Cola's power over health care decisions in Mexico. The organization tried many tactics but only found success after finding friends with enough money to compete with the beverage industry giants.

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The Art of Getting Opponents to “We”

David Bornstein

November 03, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Hyper-polarization on an issue hinders progress. The Convergence Center for Policy Resolution uses conflict resolution classes to help opponents across the U.S. find common ground on social issues like education, nourishing food, and health care.

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Heroin treatment, not jail, is aim of new Fayetteville initiative

Greg Barnes

October 24, 2015 |

Fayetteville Observer |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Fayetteville, North Carolina

The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion initiative is being implemented in cities across the U.S. Instead of arresting people accused of low-level drug crimes, the offenders are offered drug treatment, job training, mental health counseling, and other services.

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Free SEPTA for Students

Malcolm Burnley

October 20, 2015 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Providence, Rhode Island

Making Philly more accessible to college students could help keep them in the city after graduation, prolonging the economic benefit and supplying skilled workers.

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More Schools Serving Locally Grown Food, USDA Says

Emily Richmond

October 20, 2015 |

Education Writers Association |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Students in public schools are eating healthier cafeteria meals made from an increasing array of locally sourced food, according to new federal data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nearly $600 million in locally produced food was purchased by schools in the 2013-14 academic year, a 55 percent increase over 2011-12. However, new studies on school nutrition have yielded mixed results about the impact of new federal regulations.

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With gun violence a regular occurrence in Trenton, could hospital-based intervention benefit city?

Penny Ray

October 18, 2015 |

The Trentonian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Trenton, New Jersey

The city of Trenton is trying to reduce gun violence. In Philadelphia, the Healing Hurt People is a hospital-based violence intervention program that employs trauma counselors to help patients suffering from gun violence.

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What a successful university mental health program looks like

Kimberly Alters

October 15, 2015 |

The Week |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Carrollton, Georgia

Many mental illnesses appear during an individual's college years, yet few colleges have effective mental health programs. The Jed Foundation created a framework for universities to follow to address student's need such as peer outreach programs.

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How Christians in Kenya are trying to hack government corruption

Catherine Woodiwiss

October 09, 2015 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Religion and technology are two important elements in Nairobi, however, they have remained distant until the corrupt government brought them together. Christian hackathons are now opportunities for technology and religion to meet to spur innovation that can help fight against corruption

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