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Stories

Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • JOB OPENING FOR A HOUSING ADVOCATE AND OUTREACH FACILITATOR

    Job Description   Job Title:                                        Housing Advocate and Outreach Facilitator    Department:                           Housing   Position reports to:                Deputy Chief Director and Housing Coordinator   Introductory Time: …

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  • Social Security for All

    By Deepak Bhargava and Mimi Abramovitz The economic crisis that accompanied the COVID pandemic pushed the safety net into the spotlight—and millions of Americans have found it threadbare. People seeking help for the first time are learning what poor and working-class people—mostly women and people of color—have long known: that in times of crisis, the…

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  • THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAW PROJECT (NELP) SEEKS A COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

    Communications Manager The National Employment Law Project (NELP) seeks a Communications Manager as a full-time one-year position. Reporting to the Communications Director, the Communications Manager will assist the communications team with vital support including: administrative support and reports, media and reporter research, digital communications, and online engagement. The Communications Manager may be assigned special projects…

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  • The US Safety Net Is Degrading by Design

    Our social safety net is designed to fail. Our government isn’t working for the people. Bold steps are necessary to end this system of oppression, “that replaces our racial and gender caste system with a just and equitable one.” READ MORE in this piece by SLU Professors Deepak Bhargava and Mimi Abramovitz and Tammy Thomas…

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