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Solutions: Federal Policy

Tristan Scott

October 31, 2018 |

Flathead Beacon |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

In the United States, federal policies are expanding as a response to growing awareness of the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women. The Violence Against Women Act has expanded to include a statute called the Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction, which gives Indigenous communities the authority to provide criminal jurisdiction to non-Native Americans who inflict abuse and violence on Native Americans. Added in 2013, advocates and legislators seek to reauthorize the statute.

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Jordan's capital is creating green mosques and schools to tackle emissions

Adela Suliman

October 31, 2018 |

World Economic Forum |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Jordan, Amman

Mosques across Amman, Jordan are adorned with solar panels, resulting in some very energy efficient places of worship (along with many other buildings). The mosques now cover 100% of their energy needs and can even sell excess energy back to the national grid. The city is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2050, and in addition to recycling, environmental education, and solar water heaters, Amman is expanding their ecotourism industry to attract more environmentally conscious tourists.

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Toxic secrets: Pollution, evasion and fear in Wausau's River Street neighborhood

Shereen Siewert

October 30, 2018 |

Wausau Pilot and Review |

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Response Location: United States, Wausau, Wisconsin

A local citizens group called Citizens for a Clean Wausau in Wisconsin is calling for greater transparency from government officials on environmental records related to project zoning and properties. While the group has had some legal successes, project development projects have continued to move forward despite public health and environmental concerns from digging up contaminated soils.

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In these bilingual classrooms, diversity is no longer lost in translation

Noble Ingram

October 30, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Somerville, MA is one of a growing number of cities that has implemented a two-way dual immersion program in its schools. These programs combine fluent English speakers and English language learners in the same room, helping to integrate not only schools but classrooms and empowering both groups of students in the process.

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As Rich Nations Close the Door on Refugees, Uganda Welcomes Them

Joseph Goldstein

October 28, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Arua

In Uganda, refugees are given enough land to become self-sufficient and have the right to free movement. The country's open border policy, in stark opposition to many other countries that are seeking to limit their refugee intake, is actually well-received by many Ugandan citizens - in part due to their own history as refugees and in part because of the way that the presence of refugees can help rural parts of the country.

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Can intergenerational care improve nursing homes?

Peta Doherty

October 27, 2018 |

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Australia, New South Wales

A New South Wales nursing home is running a childcare facility from its dementia wing. Patients show fewer symptoms and enjoy the children's presence. Evidence shows that intergenerational care for young children can reduce delinquency later in life. Researchers are looking into ways to expand the program.

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Soft skills, tech jobs: What Philly can learn from Albuquerque's anti-poverty push

Roberto Torres

October 26, 2018 |

Technical.ly Philly |

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Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

As Philadelphia struggles to make a dent on its high poverty rate, it can look to solutions in Albuquerque, New Mexico. One key is putting many support providers under one roof: the New Mexico Workforce Connection is a one-stop shop for New Mexico residents looking for jobs. A key benefit is the soft skills assessment that proves credibility when people lack a college degree. Also, tech and coding programs are starting as early as middle school throughout the state. Though New Mexico’s solutions are still working to be more inclusive and accessible, they are on the right track, and others are noticing.

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Many immigrants have years of work experience. ‘Upskilling' programs are helping them use that knowledge.

Marnette Federis

October 25, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Swan Island, Oregon

Inclusive training programs help immigrants fill the demand for middle-skill workers. Programs, such as a maritime welding course in Oregon, allow immigrants to learn new skills, gain certifications, and access career coaching and job search support.

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Meet The Woman Who's Transforming How Kenya Sees Disability

Hassan Ghedi Santur

October 25, 2018 |

Bright Magazine |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

After volunteering for the special olympics, Maria Omare decided children with disabilities in Kenya needed a space where they would be treated with dignity, care, and respect. So she rented a one-room space, and called it the The Action Foundation, a grassroots organization that provides social inclusion and education for children with disabilities. Eight years later, the organization has ballooned, “since 2012, the foundation has helped almost 240 children with various needs, large and small.”

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11 questions that could save a woman's life

Jen Zettel

October 25, 2018 |

Appleton Post-Crescent |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

The murder of a woman in Wisconsin highlights a lethality assessment tool for law enforcement to use that’s designed to help domestic victims and authorities understand how much danger victims might be in and help police connect them with services. It’s proven effective at helping those facing domestic violence take steps to reduce the chances they might be murdered by their partners. But getting it implemented, especially in rural areas where there may not be many resources for victims, has proven challenging with less than half of Wisconsin’s counties using it.

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