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  • How Mormon Principles and Grassroots Ideals Saved Utah

    January 18, 2017 |

    Politico |

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    Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

    In Salt Lake City, a bipartisan coalition of public and private actors, including members of the business, industrial, religious, political, and civic communities voluntarily came together to pass an ambitious twenty year land use plan. The plan, which conserves water, promotes clean air, and imposes new taxes for new rail lines, was made possible by Envision Utah, a public-private partnership that capitalizes on many Utahns' cultural and religious heritage.

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  • Where's Pittsburgh Equitable Development Plan Months After Debut?

    December 05, 2016 |

    Next City |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Civic leaders and other actors met with Pittsburgh residents and housing developers in order to create a policy brief-Equitable Development: The Path to an All-In Pittsburgh. Information is still being accrued, as the city tries to implement changes in order to become more equitable and address the city's biggest issues.

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  • 5 lessons activists can learn from Florida's successful ballot fight to defend solar

    December 02, 2016 |

    Grist |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Florida

    In Conservative voting bastions of Florida, renewable energy turns out to be a bipartisan issue, supported even by the most Republican areas. The success of renewable energy was possible by listening to Floridians needs, avoiding partisan rhetoric, identifying a common problem, and relying on grassroots organizing.

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  • Automatic Voter Registration a ‘Success' in Oregon

    December 02, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    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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  • Gerrymander reform opens up Florida politics

    December 01, 2016 |

    Sacramento Bee |

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    Response Location: United States, Orlando, Florida

    For the third election in a row, House Republicans got bonus seats in 2016, through gerrymandering. Thanks to a grassroots citizen movement and computer sleuthing, Florida admitted to breaking the law and has replaced state maps with more competitive, voter-friendly districts.

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  • How reformers beat the Koch brothers in South Dakota

    December 01, 2016 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    Response Location: United States, South Dakota

    Ninety percent of Americans believe that the political system is broken and nothing can be done. Yet in 2016, South Dakota a state with low probability for political reform became the first state in a decade to adopt public funding of future political campaigns all thanks to a grass-roots citizens movement.

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  • What Caused the Populist Earthquake of 2016

    November 28, 2016 |

    Reclaim the American Dream |

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    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Eastsound, Washington

    In 2016, the US had a historically large populist backlash against the political establishment. This inspired Hedric Smith to highlight where and how political reform in the US has succeeded or failed in an Orcas Current Lecture Series.

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  • How Nashville is training a new generation of local leaders from its immigrant communities

    November 22, 2016 |

    Citiscope |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

    A changing demographic can create barriers between government and new residents. Nashville is tackling that with a program that teaches immigrant leaders what the city has to offer.

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  • How to House Us All: A Tyee Reader

    November 21, 2016 |

    The Tyee |

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    Response Location: Canada, Ottawa

    Throughout Canada, the available housing is insufficient to meet the needs of its residents: many homes are too expensive, unsafe, or unavailable. To address this problem, the Canadian government has sought feedback from citizens in the “Let’s Talk Housing” program. The feedback has shown many excellent models for progress, including tiny homes, partnerships with faith groups, and creative transit use. The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association is also supporting Ottawa in making more affordable housing possible.

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  • The Art of the Protest

    November 21, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    With a major political party taking over the presidency, most governorships, Congress, and state legislatures, the minority party can feel powerless. However, there are effective ways to organize protests including using humor, acting locally, and intense planning strategies.

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