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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.

  • The Skyscraper Museum is Hiring

    The Skyscraper Museum, a young institution in New York City devoted to the study of high-rise building and city history, has paid positions open, to assist with the implementation of daily operations and long-term projects. Duties include: ● Research for public programs and exhibition development. ● Draft and edit professional correspondence and member materials. ●

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  • Event: BEYOND RESISTANCE: A Progressive Immigration Agenda for 2020 (12/3)

    Tue, December 3, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10036 RSVP HERE What should be the top priorities of a progressive immigration agenda for 2020? Featured speakers: Maribel Hernandez-Rivera – District Director for U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Deepak Bhargava –

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  • The Climate Mobilization Seeks National Organizer (NYC)

    The National Organizer is responsible for leading efforts to build excitement and momentum around the need for a massive response to the Climate Emergency, helping U.S. audiences understand the seriousness of the Climate Emergency while growing participation in local, sector-based, and national organizing efforts. In collaboration with the Communications Director and cultural workers, the National

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  • Drug Policy Alliance Seeks Organizing and Legislative Manager (NYC)

    The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the leading organization in the U.S. promoting alternatives to the war on drugs. We envision a just society in which the use and regulation of drugs are grounded in science, compassion, health, and human rights; in which people are no longer punished for what they put into their own

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