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  • How this Texas election official is winning voters' trust

    November 14, 2022 |

    Votebeat |

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    Response Location: United States, Forth Worth, Texas

    In an effort to minimize disruptions from impassioned poll watchers, one Texas county enhanced transparency by offering tours of the elections office, installing large TV screens to broadcast the tabulation process, publicly posting often-requested information online, and hosting workshops to walk residents through every step of election procedures. The county has been praised for its approach and the 2022 midterm election went off without any outbursts from voting activists.

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  • 'We're reattaching people': Mobile history project connects neighbors in North Oakland

    November 14, 2022 |

    The Oaklandside |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    HEAR/HERE is a mobile digital history project that documents and shares the stories of Black Oaklanders. The HEAR/HERE truck visits community events and gathering places and asks attendees to answer questions that are designed to help them connect with their neighbors.

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  • In Ohio, one man's quest to get more voters to agree to disagree

    November 10, 2022 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    To spark civil discussions about divisive topics, Dinner and a Fight gatherings use the five-chair method, in which participants choose a chair that represents how much they agree with a statement made on a particular issue. The occupants of the chairs then give short "opening statements" on their opinion to kick off the dialogue. Attendees say the process has helped them better understand the perspectives of those they disagree with.

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  • Healthcare professionals help increase voter registration through outreach

    November 04, 2022 |

    KSTP-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Minnesota

    Through the Vot-ER program, doctors, nurses, and other health care staff speak to their patients about registering to vote and provide important election information, even wearing badges with QR codes that patients can scan to access online voting resources. Since 2020, the initiative has helped more than 66,000 people register to vote or request a mail-in ballot, and more than 500 hospitals, clinics, and centers have participated.

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  • When It Comes to Voting in Jail, the Devil Is in the Details

    November 04, 2022 |

    The Marshall Project |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    To help eligible voters behind bars participate in elections, civic and volunteer groups visit jails such as the Vernon C. Bain Center with registration packets and absentee ballot request forms. The volunteers also answer questions about issues, candidates, and the voting process, and about 300 people in New York jails have registered to vote since January.

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  • Shey you sabi? The project sabi initiative engaging with men to curb GBV

    November 03, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Enugu

    The Project Sabi Initiative organizes town hall meetings, training, sensitization programs, and school-based clubs aimed at educating men and boys about the harms of gender-based violence. The program has engaged more than 2,000 men and boys so far and set up clubs at 81 schools.

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  • Out of the streets and into the ring: Tyger Style Boxing works to lower youth gun violence

    October 31, 2022 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    After-school boxing programs such as Tyger Style Boxing give students at risk of encountering gun violence an outlet where they can work toward a goal and learn about leadership, integrity, sportsmanship, and determination. Tyger Style serves about 25 students, and attendees say the program has helped improve their confidence and shift their attitudes.

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  • Vancouver Pays Tribute to Chinese Canadian History Amid Spike in Anti-Asian Racism

    October 25, 2022 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese Canadian Museum and the Chinatown Storytelling Centre both opened in Vancouver with the goal of documenting and honoring the role of Chinese immigrants in Canadian history. Roughly 13,000 people have visited each museum since their openings, and members of the Chinese Canadian community say the exhibits preserve important stories while acknowledging the harm Chinese Candians have faced.

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  • A sporting chance for Rohingya refugees

    October 25, 2022 |

    Asia Democracy Chronicles |

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    Response Location: India

    Rohingya refugees in India have found a home away from home on the football pitch thanks to the Rohingya Football Club India. Founded in 2017, the club provides a place for refugees to find community and a sense of normalcy, and players say the connections they've made with other footballers have inspired them to get involved in community service or reenroll in school.

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  • Where Can Black Men Receive Mental Health Support? At the Local Barbershop

    October 01, 2022 |

    Moodfuel News |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado Springs, Colorado

    Community advocates and mental health organizations like NAMI are creating mental health support groups and informational sessions at barbershops for Black men. The Black male community is strongly impacted by mental health stigma and these groups and resources bring members of the community together to support each other.

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