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Washington University graduates its first class of students in prison
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/washington-university-graduates-its-first-class-of-students-in-prison/article_41fa825f-dccc-5e81-af97-9db30a4e528d.html#15
Blythe Bernhard
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
22 May 2019
Text / Under 800 Words
At the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center, 10 individuals graduated from college with Associate Degrees as part of the Washington University Prison Education Project. Each student is required to have a high school diploma in order to apply, and must complete 60 credits to earn their degree. Beyond the provided education, the program has given incarcerated participants a sense of hope for their future.
Not Just For Soldiers: Civilians With PTSD Struggle To Find Effective Therapy
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/20/725019678/not-just-for-soldiers-civilians-with-ptsd-struggle-to-find-effective-therapy
Caroline Covington
NPR
20 May 2019
Text / 800-1500 Words
Many people associate post-traumatic stress disorder as a diagnosis exclusively reserved for military or emergency responders, and this limited definition can lead to misdiagnoses for everyday civilians. Training more therapists in cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure therapy, however, expands treatment options for this population.
From aromatherapy to yoga: How schools are addressing the ‘crisis' of childhood trauma
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/aromatherapy-anger-management-how-schools-are-addressing-crisis-childhood-trauma-n1006076
Elizabeth Chuck
Marshall Crook
NBC News
20 May 2019
Multi-Media / 1500-3000 Words
Adverse childhood experiences such as physical or substance abuse, parental divorce and emotional neglect can often negatively impact children's behavior at school. Recognizing this, some schools have started implementing alternatives to punishment that focus on addressing this trauma on-site rather than sending the children home.
A.I. Took a Test to Detect Lung Cancer. It Got an A.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/20/health/cancer-artificial-intelligence-ct-scans.html
Denise Grady
The New York Times
20 May 2019
800-1500 Words
For doctors, reading CT scans can be time consuming and the readings aren't always accurate. In a possible move towards better efficiency, researchers from Google are collaborating with several medical centers to use artificial intelligence to interpret hard-to-read scans such as those that indicate pneumonia, cancer or a wrist fracture.
Oakland's 'Pothole Vigilantes' Take Street Repairs Into Their Own Hands
https://www.kqed.org/news/11748312/oaklands-pothole-vigilantes-take-street-repairs-into-their-own-hands
Sonja Hutson
KQED
20 May 2019
Radio / Under 5 Minutes
In Oakland, CA, two men deemed the Pothole Vigilantes have paired up to fix every pothole in the city. Made possible by crowdfunding the venture, the two have now developed public meetups to teach others how to fix potholes themselves. This has caught the attention of city officials, who, partly because of this effort, have passed a $100 million plan to repave Oakland streets.
Once Enemies, Now Police Join Forces With Violence Data Activists
https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/once-enemies-now-police-join-forces-with-violence-data-activists/94208
Molly Fosco
OZY
20 May 2019
Multi-Media / 800-1500 Words
Across the United States, tech platforms and organizations are developing ways to use data in a way that decreases police violence. They range in purpose – one maps instances of police violence, while another publishes the frequency police use force and the races of those involved. And while they’ve received some opposition, many have actually partnered with police departments to use the data to better connect with their communities and decrease the use of violence and force.
From bleak to bustling: how one French town solved its high street crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/may/20/from-bleak-to-bustling-how-one-french-town-beat-the-high-street-blues-mulhouse
Angelique Chrisafis
The Guardian
20 May 2019
Text / 800-1500 Words
Mulhouse, a small city in France, brushed off its negative reputation and used community networking, clever financing, and urban renewal as tools to become a bustling center once again. The town relied on many community associations and local voices to grow their economy; now, the city has more shops opening than closing.
Struggling to Make Rent? For Middle-Class Millennials, Help Is on the Way
https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/struggling-to-make-rent-for-middle-class-millennials-help-is-on-the-way/93108
Carly Stern
OZY
19 May 2019
Text / 800-1500 Words
Affordable housing finance models, from public-private partnerships to sustainable investments, offer millennial professionals a way to own or rent housing without the burden of skyrocketing rents popping up in cities around the country. While restrictive zoning laws and increasing tax rates encourage developers to raise rent rates, many firms and organizations around the country have joined forces to create sustainable financial solutions.
After a 27-Year Sentence, This Man Is Giving Prisoners Hope and Knowledge
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/lawrence-bartley-marshall-project-news-inside-pris
Daniele Selby
Global Citizen
17 May 2019
Text / 1500-3000 Words
After receiving parole following a 27-year sentence, Lawrence Bartley started News Inside – a print publication that is distributed in jails and prisons across the United States. As part of the Marshall Project, News Inside provides incarcerated individuals with stories and information about criminal justice. The founder cites access to information as a predominant barrier for people re-entering society after incarceration and hopes this will give people the hope and information they need upon release.
How the Mental Health Community Is Bracing for the Impact of Climate Change
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/how-climate-change-affects-mental-health-835807
Andrea Marks
Rolling Stone
16 May 2019
Text / 1500-3000 Words
Climate change is impacting not just the environment but the way in which humans are able to exist within the altered landscape. As ecosystems shift, storms worsen and loss of homes continues to rise, the mental health industry is looking towards changing traditional practices in order to account for clients presenting with "eco-anxiety and climate grief."
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