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Sen. Bennet: Collaboration that led to CORE Act could model a cure for “partisan disease” ailing politics

Jason Blevins

February 01, 2019 |

The Colorado Sun |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Politicians and community leaders across Colorado take legislative creation out of Washington and into the areas they're trying to protect. Stakeholders around the state, many of whom disagree socially and politically, worked together to create a measure to protect 400,000 acres of public land while factoring in ways to maintain economic success.

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Iowa Civility Workshop

Richard Davies Jim Meigs

October 18, 2018 |

How Do We Fix It? |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Des Moines, Iowa

At a time when American politics are more divisive and uncivil than ever before, Revive Civility Iowa and the National Institute of Civil Discourse hosted a two hour workshop to encourage civil conversation among politically opposed members of the same community. Using skill-building exercises like active listening, the workshop sought to engender tolerance in participants to reach resolutions. As one of the organizers pointed out, "The biggest mistake most of us make when we try to solve problems with others is we suggest they change their minds."

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Denmark's new feminist party declares, 'Out with the racists! In with the feminists!'

Karis Hustad

December 04, 2017 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

“Out with the racists, in with the feminists!” is the slogan of a new political party in Denmark. The Feministik Initiativ is “a new intersectional feminist party in Denmark.” It won 3,258 votes in the regional election. The party hopes to counter anti-immigrant sentiment, as well as fight for issues like equal pay and zero employment discrimination.

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Can Villages Save Ukraine's Democracy?

Dan Peleschuk

September 27, 2017 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Ukraine, Dolyniany

In Ukraine, decentralization and local control is taking hold as the country pursues government reforms. The process works by combining separate territories into administrative units called unified territorial communities (UTC) and then letting tax revenue go through those units for local projects like maintaining schools and vital infrastructure. So far, "around 400 UTCs have been created out of more than 1,700 villages, settlements and towns" and "local budgets have grown 107 percent."

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India's Barefoot Lawyers

Tina Rosenberg

August 08, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Bogribail, Karnataka

Legal expertise is often expensive and inaccessible to communities around the world experiencing environmental rights violations and other issues. Similar to the rise of community health workers who are expanding access to basic healthcare, nonprofit Namati is training lay people to help communities understand laws and regulations, gather evidence of violations, and push for remedies.

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Automatic Voter Registration a ‘Success' in Oregon

Niraj Chokshi

December 02, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Oregon

Low voter turnout has affected the results of numerous elections across the country. Oregon gave its residents the choice to opt in instead of out when receiving government services, in the hopes of increasing voter turnout.

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Why are so many children around the world out of school?

Lucy Lamble

May 24, 2016 |

The Guardian |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Central African Republic

A new international fund will focus on education in countries affected by crises that have disrupted families' lives and their childrens' learning. The Education Cannot Wait Fund is a response to the often-overlooked needs for young people to continue their education when much international aid focuses on immediate safety and housing needs. The hope is this will enable children and youth to have a sense of normalcy and build healthy futures for themselves and their communities.

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Uganda's Corruption Comes Home to Roost

Sruthi Gottipati

March 22, 2016 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Mityana

In Uganda, a country with high levels of corruption and political patronage, citizen-led grassroots efforts to root out graft and enforce accountability have sprung up across the country. “Village budget clubs,” trained by the Forum for Women in Democracy, learn about Uganda’s constitution, government budgeting and planning, and what is required of public officials. Club members then attend meetings, follow up with public officials, and fill out scorecards that rank lawmaker performance.

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“We Have to Construct a Taboo Around Killing”: Antanas Mockus On Colombia's Peace Process

Camila Osorio

May 10, 2015 |

Latin America News Dispatch |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Colombia, Bogotá

Antanas Mockus, former mayor of Bogotá, uses art to cultivate what he calls a "citizenship culture." During Colombia's peace negotiations, Mockus emphasized the importance of valuing life after so many years of killing and death with the slogan "Life is Sacred."

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How to Topple a Dictator (Peacefully)

Tina Rosenberg

February 13, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Serbia, Belgrade

The Center for Applied Nonviolent Action and Strategies provides a "blueprint" for peaceful and democratic revolution, busting myths about the process of nonviolent revolt and helping dissidents in countries around the world to accomplish political goals, such as fighting corruption or protecting the environment.

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