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Cooperative Business and the State of Higher Education
Cooperative business models are increasingly recognized as an essential element for transforming our economy. But where can you go to learn about them? In a recent article in the Chronicle Review (Curricular Cop-out on Coops), Nathan Schneider offers a somewhat dispiriting picture of the higher education landscape for cooperative economics. He writes: Education has been a basic…
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Decolonize This Museum: An Indigenous Peoples’ Day Action
On Monday, residents of cities and states around the country celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day. New Yorkers, meanwhile, observed a holiday with what, for many, is an offensive and outdated name: Columbus Day. Cities like Seattle, Denver and Phoenix have all renamed the civic holiday in honor of the indigenous people on whose land America was founded, rather…
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New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Seeks Health Justice Community Organizer (NYC)
Please send applications by November 8, 2016 to jobs@nylpi.orgwith the words “Attention: HJ Community Organizer Position.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and must include a cover letter, resume, short writing sample (3-5 pages, preferably an advocacy piece such as a blog or op-ed) and three references (including daytime telephone numbers). Please mention…
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RBSCC Community Empowerment Center Seeks Community Outreach Team Member (NYC)
Please submit resume and cover letter to Pavel Madray, Director of Strategy and Staff Development at pmadray@rbscc.org Job Summary: The Community Outreach Worker will be responsible for conducting outreach for the HomeBase program to increase awareness about the program and its services in CD301, CD304 and CD316. Duties and Responsibilities : Conduct outreach activities to…
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