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Raising babies behind bars

Justin Jouvenal

May 11, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Decatur, Illinois

Nursery programs inside prisons are not common. The Decatur Correctional Center is one of the few in the country. Eleven years since its inception, “more than 90 women have gone through the Moms and Babies program.”

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National program brings American Indian culture to Native students

Isaac Hale

May 11, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Utah

Through the Title VII federal grant program, schools in Utah incorporate American Indian cultural curriculum such as history and dance into the school day and offer additional academic supports specifically for American Indian students. "The program helps the parents in passing down traditions by providing culture classes that they may not have the knowledge to teach their own kids," explains one assistant coordinator.

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A Tiny House To Help With Boston's Big Housing Costs

Anthony Flint

May 11, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

In Boston, one solution to homelessness could be as simple as the new Plugin House, a prototype of a tiny house that is affordable and easy to assemble. As cities across the country struggle to provide enough affordable housing, Boston is taking a step forward with a pilot program to test the concept of small affordable housing units.

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Instagram's Queer Appalachia brings love — and services — to those who need it most

Heather Dockray

May 10, 2018 |

Mashable |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, West Virginia

The Queer Appalachia Instagram account has created a virtual community combating the isolation and fear that are often present in the lives of queer people living in Appalachia. In a region particularly hard-hit by the opioid crisis, it has also created a network of sponsors for those in recovery through a telehealth program managed by the account.

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Telemedicine Takes Transgender Care Beyond The City

Keren Landman

May 05, 2018 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tifton, Georgia

For transgender and gender nonconforming individuals, seeking healthcare can be an agonizing process due to discrimination and a lack of provider familiarity with their unique healthcare needs. QMed, a virtual health service for transgender and gender nonconforming people who live in the southeastern United States - particularly those in rural areas where there are fewer doctors - allows transgender people to access the healthcare they need free from discrimination.

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Native American Photographers Unite to Challenge Inaccurate Narratives

James Estrin

May 01, 2018 |

The New York Times |

Photojournalism |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

The organization Natives Photograph was founded in order to create accurate, culturally sensitive images of Native Americans as well as support the careers of indigenous photographers.

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Copenhagen Mastermind Jan Gehl Isn't Sold on 'Smart' Cities

Annette Becker Lessano Negussie

April 30, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a highly livable city, thanks to policies that focus on making streets safe and convenient to walk. The bigger the city, the worse it is to design urban spaces only with cars in mind, says planner and architect Jan Gehl. His top advice is to gather data about people and their movements, making pedestrians as visible in city planning as automobile traffic.

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The People's Peace Talks

Elizabeth Davies

April 30, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Israel, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Public support is key to advancing peace. That’s the idea behind Minds of Peace, an initiative that brings together ordinary Israelis and Palestinians to negotiate mock trust-building measures and political agreements. These small-scale events could mobilize public support during future high-level talks.

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High-Paying Jobs Go Begging While High School Grads Line Up For Bachelor's Degrees

Ashley Gross

April 25, 2018 |

KNKX |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

A huge problem is about to confront America: technical employees, such as mechanics and plumbers, are retiring at three times the rate that they are being trained. Vocational programs, apprenticeships, and associate degrees provide an alternative path for students who do not think a four-year university is the best path for them. Contrary to popular belief, careers in technical trade can be fairly lucrative, and states are investing in programs to make sure students know these jobs can be a realistic option for them.

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Australia's public service reached gender parity at the top. Here's how

Odette Chalaby

April 23, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Australia

In Australia’s Civil Service, or APS, there are more women than men in leadership positions. “50% of women in our most senior positions now, the secretaries of departments. When I first started 15 years ago, there was just one female secretary, so that’s huge.” Some of the things they’ve done to get there is be flexible around work, and unconscious bias trainings.

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