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News Round-Up
A long weekend beckons, with many New Yorkers trying to get out of town. Meanwhile, for many low-wage workers, a long weekend means lost wages, or going to work while so many others relax. Here’s a sampling of what’s been happening around NYC and beyond over the past few weeks… At the Nation this month, Jeremy Brecher makes a…
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Spain’s Municipal Elections and the Prospects for Radical Democracy
Photo from the 15M anniversary march in Madrid last week. (Credit: Robert Pluma) With contributions from a New York City social movement delegation currently in Spain ahead of the country’s local elections on May 24th, which includes JSMI Part-Time Staff Member Tamara Shapiro. You can follow their trip on Twitter at @NYCtoSpain, and NYC to Spain…
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New Organizing Institute — Digital Boot Camp
From New Organizing Institute: Since 2006, the New Organizing Institute has trained an army of progressive organizers to run and win powerful campaigns by leveraging digital tools and tactics. We know we’ve got to keep and grow our digital talent advantage — that’s why we created BootCamp. This 7-day intensive program prepares organizers to run…
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Taking It to the Streets! Street Vendors in the New Labor Economy
The Murphy Institute is known for its public programming, bringing thinkers, leaders and policymakers together to discuss the issues vital to making change in our city and our world. Watch Javier Valdez, Co-Executive Director, Make the Road New York and Diana Robinson, Campaign & Education Coordinator, Food Chain Workers Alliance discuss the prospects and challenges of organizing…
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