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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.

  • Spring 2019 Special Topics Course: Economic Democracy & System Change (M 6:15-8:45pm)

    Evan Casper-Futterman and Michael Menser URB 651- Special Topics: Economic Democracy and System Change Class​ LABR 669 – Special Topics: Economic Democracy and System Change Class And cross listed at the Grad Center, Earth and Environmental Science Dept. Discussions around economic democracy and economic “alternatives” often focus on either firm-level changes like cooperative ownership structures, or focus…

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  • MHANY Management Inc. Seeks Housing Rehabilitation Project Manager (Brooklyn, NY)

    MHANY Management Inc. (MHANY) is a not-for-profit housing organization deeply committed to developing and managing rental and homeownership opportunities for very low-, low- and moderate-income people. Organizational values are centered around a need for social justice for lower-income people and people of color, often those most marginalized in our society and economic framework. MHANY owns…

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  • Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada Seeks Director of Government Relations (Ottawa, Canada)

    The Director of Government Relations: Supports the President and the Executive Director of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) in the achievement of the strategic plan of the association; Is responsible for managing an effective federal government relations program on behalf of CMC and common goals of its members; and Is responsible for relationship building with…

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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Hiring for Multiple Positions (NYC and Washington, DC)

    The Ocasio-Cortez team is looking for people excited about serving the people of New York’s 14th congressional district and passionate about joining a mission-driven office that is pushing for the biggest and boldest ideas to create a prosperous America that works for all of us.   The ideal applicant is someone who is comfortable working…

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