Zimbabwean Communities Shut Out by Banks Are Building Their Own Loan Programs
In thousands of communities across Zimbabwe, people pool their savings together and loan it out to help their neighbors build homes and start businesses.
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Will Balcony Solar Ever Take Off in the United States?
Balcony solar systems help people reduce their utility bills, with solar power feeding directly into a standard wall outlet to replace energy from the grid. The balcony solar movement in the U.S. is growing, but not all states are on board (yet).
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Take the Guesswork Out of Back-to-School Food Shopping
With so much information in the news and online about nutrition, it’s easy for caregivers to feel confused and overwhelmed about making the best choices for their kids. Fortunately, clear, evidence-based resources like the Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program are available to help.
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The Alaska Native Villages Where Rivers Provide Power
In one Alaskan village, turbines have harnessed electricity from the river since 2019. This summer, a second village is testing its own turbine in an attempt to reach 100 percent renewable power.
Flock Safety is Under Fire, But It’s Only a Part of Modern Mass Surveillance
A community cancelled their contract with Flock Safety almost every single day last month. While Flock is getting the most press and community blowback, it’s far from the only company assisting U.S. law enforcement with surveillance technology.
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Planned USDA Restructuring Will Hurt Farmers Already at the Brink, Advocates Say
Amid heavy criticism, the USDA plans to go ahead with a massive reorganization and forced relocation of nearly 3,000 workers. Advocates say it couldn’t come at a worse time, as a Super El Niño threatens a return to the Dust Bowl and a parasite eradicated 60 years ago reemerges on U.S. livestock farms.
The U.S. is On a Wartime Spending Spree As Critical Infrastructure Crumbles
The U.S. federal government is spending billions in taxpayer dollars on foreign wars and immigration enforcement while basic needs at home go unfunded and unaddressed.
The Rural Transit Issue
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Free Public Transit Is Trending in Rural Washington
Anyone in Washington can travel hundreds of miles by bus without paying a cent. As gas prices and the cost of living climb, transit ridership is rising in counties with zero-fare programs.
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Microtransit Brings Public Transportation to Rural Doorsteps
Public buses and trains don’t usually extend into the outskirts of rural communities, if they stop in them at all. Microtransit helps more rural residents reach their local station, but it comes at a cost.
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How Donated Bicycles Help Girls in India Stay in School
India's most decorated triathlete, Pragnya Mohan, is on a mission to help 1 million Indian girls finish high school by the end of the decade. Refurbished bikes are turning that goal into reality.
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