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‘They're Bold and Fresh': The Millennials Disrupting Boston's Transit System

Erick Trickey

October 25, 2018 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

TransitMatters, a transit advocacy group in Boston, is using the power of data and innovative thinking to make Boston's public transportation better for residents. The group has been able to connect with local leaders to win victories for pilot programs, including one to expand bus service to early-morning and late-night to assist people working the night shift.

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A sea change: how one small island showed us how to save our oceans

Sandra Laville

October 23, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Isle of Man

Over the last ten years, the Isle of Man has worked to implement regulations around plastic pollution, climate change and overfishing. From a locally owned beach clean-up charity to creating marine nature reserves, the Isle of Man is now a model for neighboring countries on how to achieve this level of success.

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A movement for police accountability is on Nashville's November ballot

Margaret Littman

October 22, 2018 |

Scalawag |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

The killing of Jocques Clemmons, an unarmed black man that was shot by a white officer in Tennessee, became the catalyst that spurred a community to action. A community oversight board would be in charge of investigating police misconduct by the MNPD. Grassroots organizers, activists, and residents fulfilled the 4,000 signatures needed for a referendum vote on the board, and if approved would join a growing movement that is trying to address police shootings of unarmed black men. “More than 200 cities already have boards in place with varying degrees of success.”

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Can a Group of Scrappy Young Activists Build Real Progressive Power in Trump Country?

Jimmy Tobias

October 18, 2018 |

The Nation (New York) |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Leaders from Lancaster Stands Up, an independent political organization, are bridging the gap between Democrats and Republicans in small, rural, conservative towns. They are building a progressive base by going back to the basics: door knocking and having conversations with voters. Their membership has grown to 800 people, and they’ve closed the gap between a progressive candidate and the Republican incumbent.

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Teen's death leads to lasting suicide prevention project

Mary Shinn

October 17, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

Building connections between teenagers and their community is an important step in suicide prevention among youth. The CODY Project recruits adult and teenage volunteers to hold mental awareness training at 4-H club and other community meetings. The Project seeks to open up communication, working as a bridge between teens and community partners.

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What Democratic Design Looks Like

Barbara Brown Wilson

October 12, 2018 |

CoLab Radio |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

In the Denby neighborhood of Detroit, the “Detroit Future City” framework led to a community-driven project to improve safety and schools. First, community organizers created the Denby Neighborhood Alliance. They next improved the high school curriculum, transformed a playground, and highlighted safer walking routes for children. “The power of the Denby project lies in the fact that it was rooted in, and driven by, neighborhood residents—not outside ‘saviors.’”

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Taking Steps Toward a Community-Controlled Economy in Boston

Sandra Larson

October 12, 2018 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

The Boston Ujima Project is on “a mission to create an alternative economy,” one that is inclusive on all measures. The main initiative is a community capital fund, which is considering foregoing collateral on loans in exchange for other creative metrics, in the hopes of extending loans to those often excluding from traditional banking and investment. They are also creating a timebanking initiative, where labor that benefits the community can be used as a form of currency. An accessible Boston workshop cemented the group’s commitment to being community-driven.

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The Fight to Save the Last Swimming Camels on Earth

Anna Kusmer

October 11, 2018 |

Gizmodo |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Kutch, Gujarat

The existence of the Kharai camels living in regions within the western Indian state of Gujarat is increasingly becoming threatened due to industrialization. As a conservation-minded society, however, local organizations are working together to preserve the species by preserving their habitat.

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How One Inuit Community Won Against Big Oil

Melody Schreiber

October 09, 2018 |

The New Republic |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Northwest Territories

Faced with the existential threat posed by an oil company in their community, the Gwich’in nation banded together with a former rival, Greenpeace, to take the company to court. By highlighting the failure of the company to consult the community and think through the effects of oil exploration on "lives and livelihoods," the Canadian Supreme Court forced the company to look for oil elsewhere.

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Indigenous tribes are the last best hope for the Amazon

Sam Eaton

October 04, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Maranhão

Illegal logging and land clearing are destroying much of the Amazon forest which is impacting the livelihood of the indigenous people living there. The Guajajara tribe is taking an active stand against these activities by joining forces to stand guard against intruders.

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