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Student led initiative and city district can offer advice as suburban schools diversify

Justin Murphy Georgie Silvarole

December 14, 2018 |

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

Student-led initiatives in Rochester City School District help students of color share their experiences with racism and foster communication between students, faculty, and administration - within and outside the classroom. While there is still evidence of racial bias and stereotypes, the district has made strides toward solving these problems.

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What cities can learn from West Sacramento's age-friendly journey

Courtney McNaull

December 14, 2018 |

Richland Source |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

As part of the city of West Sacramento's process to be more friendly to their aging population, they partnered with the organization AARP to implement their age-friendly framework and received funding to fund their obligatory three-year plan. This funded the facilitation of many surveys of anyone over 45 in the city, which led to the realization that seniors don't want to be defined by their deficits. This reportedly changed the mindsets of public policy makers, paving the way for future programs to be engaging and uplifting for all ages.

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Steps toward age-friendliness in West Sacramento

Courtney McNaull

December 13, 2018 |

Richland Source |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

As part of a larger effort to make the city of West Sacramento more friendly to their aging population, an on-demand ride-sharing app was developed to make transportation more accessible for seniors who cannot easily use public transportation. The response has been overwhelming, and the project will soon be able to support itself financially. The city is also using another app to help connect seniors with volunteer opportunities that make use of their skills, which was something else they learned was desired by doing focus groups.

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Why more states are giving juvenile offenders a second chance

John Colin Marston

December 10, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Many states are rolling back the punitive measures against youth who committed crimes that began in the 1980s and 1990s. After the Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences for juveniles are unconstitutional, states are shifting their attention from incarceration to community based care and prison alternatives. Missouri, which has led the country in “community based alternatives” for youth, has one of the lowest recidivism rates in the country.

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Is the U.N.'s new migration compact a major breakthrough?

Nina Hall

December 09, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Morocco, Marrakesh

The Global Compact for Migration, the first international agreement on migration under the United Nations, affirms the human rights of migrants and refugees and notes the benefits of migration. However, the impact of the agreement is limited because it is non-binding and weak on implementation. Key countries, including the United States, also pulled out of negotiations.

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How Atlanta Is Turning Ex-Cons Into Urban Farmers

Max Blau

December 06, 2018 |

Politico |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

An entrepreneur and activist in Atlanta, GA runs an urban farm and employs former prisoners in an attempt to tackle Georgia's incarceration and recidivism problems. The program, called Gangstas to Growers, employs folks regardless of previous experience and aims to keep up with the rapidly gentrifying community.

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Investigating Hate

Kathy Dobie

December 01, 2018 |

Harper's Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Since 2002, New York City’s Hate Crime Task Force (HCTF) has solved every single hate crime homicide and gang assault. While hate crimes are notoriously difficult to investigate and prosecute, the HCTF has developed methods like predictive models and alternative questioning tactics that strengthen their work. The unit has had strong support from marginalized communities, but now under new leadership, the sustainability of their successes are being called into question.

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Austria's rural programs are integrating migrants — but can the gains last?

Anoush Darabi

November 30, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Austria

Programs in upper Austria have helped immigrants integrate into rural communities. Regional-interkulturell.kompetent (RIKK) and Heimat=Sharing engage both newcomers and locals at schools, companies, and social clubs to build intercultural communication and dispel fear and stigma.

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Separated by travel ban, Iranian families reunite at border library

Yeganeh Torbati

November 28, 2018 |

Reuters |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Derby Line, Vermont

Iranian families are sidestepping the U.S. Muslim ban inside a library. The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is located in both Derby Line, Vermont, and Stanstead, Quebec. Dozens of Iranian families have briefly reunited in the library, which acts as unofficial political gray zone. “You don’t need your passport. You park on your side, I’ll park on my side, but we’re all going to walk in the same door.”

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On college campuses, planning for a post-Millennial future

Noble Ingram

November 28, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

The University of Maryland - Baltimore County is known for its higher number of masters and doctoral graduates of color, and for having the greatest number of black graduates with a combined MD-PhD in the country. The school has made a concerted effort to acknowledge the changing demographics of college students and is leading university-specific efforts to promote and support diversity.

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