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San Francisco has the only women's department in the US — and it shows

Odette Chalaby

April 17, 2018 |

Apolitical |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

San Francisco’s Department on the Status of Women has pushed gender sensitivity in policymaking since 1975. As a result, the city leads the nation in paid parental leave, lactation support, and rights to flexible work arrangements.

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Scientists accidentally created an enzyme that eats plastic and it could be the answer to our waste crisis

Josh Gabbatiss

April 16, 2018 |

The Independent |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Japan

Plastic is a leading cause of much of the world's pollution problem. But thanks to a discovery in a Japanese recycling center, scientists believe they may have identified a substance that can drastically reduce the amount.

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Problem-Solving Prizes

William Kremer Harriet Noble

April 16, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United Kingdom

Cash prizes push people to solve all sorts of problems. Advancements in aircraft and spacecraft in particular have came out of public innovation challenges.

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A Year Later, Fewer Deportations in Cities That Adopted “Welcoming” Policies

Michael J. Dax

April 11, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

In the state of New Mexico, policy makers, activists, religious leaders, and the community are all working hand in hand to make the state a safe harbor for undocumented immigrants. The state is refusing to cooperate with ICE and aside from California is one of the most friendly to immigrants. A community organizer says, “We wanted to push back against this narrative that ICE just gets to come in our communities and kidnap people from their homes.”

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Saving for Retirement: How Auto-IRA Plans May Secure the Future

Emily B. Hager Clara Ritger

April 11, 2018 |

Wall Street Journal |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Medford, Oregon

Oregon is helping its residents save for retirement by automatically enrolling those eligible for the Roth IRA retirement savings program. Employees can choose to contribute or opt out, and thus far the participation rate is 80%. As social security benefits are at risk in the future, this program, in Oregon and around the country, is helping people start early in preparing for retirement.

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Building an open, digital democracy in Taiwan

Nithin Coca

April 10, 2018 |

Equal Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Taiwan

In Taiwan, more than 4,500 citizens helped design regulations on ride-hailing and taxi companies by sharing feedback on digital platforms. The online tools can support democratic policymaking but face some accessibility barriers. They are part of a wider initiative by President Tsai Ing-wen to increase governmental transparency and civic engagement.

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App used in city of Canton puts power in the hands of citizens for reporting and tracking problems

Jonathan Walsh

April 09, 2018 |

WEWS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Canton, Ohio

The mayor’s office in Canton, Ohio recently implemented SeeClickFix, an app that allows local residents to share pictures of problems they see, such as potholes and abandoned cars. The complaints get added to a list for City Hall to address. This app is empowering residents to play a role in improving their own neighborhood, and the app has been a cost-effective way to create change in cities across Ohio and even around the globe.

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Community groups help Colorado counties participate in Superfund process

Jonathan Romeo

April 07, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Pueblo, Colorado

When lead and arsenic levels threatened the communities in Southeastern Colorado, the Environmental Protection Agency was asked to step in. In order to have a seat at the table when decisions were being made, community members in the city of Pueblo created a Community Advisory Group. This allowed them to not only increase their understanding of possible decisions, but also offer feedback. It has also offered a model for surrounding communities that are facing similar situations.

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Widening the Path to Green Jobs on the South Side of Chicago

Audrey F. Henderson

April 05, 2018 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

In the Chicago area, two groups are helping ensure that African Americans are included in the future of solar energy. Alongside Blacks in Green, a group that connects black communities to green jobs, Millennium Solar Electric Inc. is providing training classes for these communities to become proficient in their knowledge and skills about solar energy installation. Funded with help from the state government, the training program will help Chicago residents and the planet.

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Jakarta's urban poor have found a way to fight City Hall - and win

Evi Mariani Sofian

April 04, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Jakarta

One kampung in Jakarta, or “informal urban neighborhood,” fought back against a city that didn’t want the neighborhood to exist. There has been a trend for these small neighborhoods to be bulldozed in the name of development, but the “progress” threatens the homes and livelihoods of thousands of families. Now, volunteers are helping these small kampungs remain politically active and continue to make positive change.

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