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Is the World Really Moving Away from Fossil Fuels?
From Trade Unions for Energy Democracy: During 2015 and 2016, a number of significant public and political figures have made statements suggesting that the world is “moving away from fossil fuels,” and that the battle against greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and climate change is therefore being won. Such statements are frequently accompanied by assurances that
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JSMI Consortial Faculty Member Dr. Stephen Brier Wins NYCDH Award
The New York City Digital Humanities group brings together New York City scholars and members of the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) community to talk about, experiment with, collaborate on, teach and learn about, and just generally commune around the digital humanities. Recently, the NYCDH launched its annual NYCDH Award, to be given to an
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Union Cooperatives: What They Are and Why We Need Them
By Simon Taylor Trade unionist Jimmy Reid described alienation as ‘the frustration of ordinary people excluded from the process of decision-making.’ This frustration is endemic in contemporary neoliberalised economies, and according to commentators, including George Monbiot, it contributes to the rise of populist backlashes and disempowerment. Unions play a vital role in counter-balancing alienation and frustration,
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Civic Engagement & Leadership Development 2017
The Murphy Institute is pleased to present the Spring 2017 Civic Engagement & Leadership Development series for union members, organizers, activists, and aspiring politicians to deepen their thinking about ways to engage the democratic process and learn new skills related to effective participation in electoral, legislative, and other civic activity. This free 10 week series
