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.
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Our Intern from the Colin Powell School Internship Program- we say thank you!
Exploring Worker Justice: A Journey into the Intersection of Immigration, Labor Rights, and Cooperative Business Models By Vanessa Crowe As an Economics student who is deeply passionate about social service, my participation in this internship alongside Rebecca helped refine my ideas and interest in the public sector. The research aspect of this internship was especially…
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Community Education: Co-ops 101 and A Report from the Field
By Abbie Harper The paradox of noble-cause corruption, unethical actions taken in pursuit of the greater good, is so prevalent in the non-profit sector that it’s become normalized. And due to the United States government’s ongoing divestment in public health, we have no choice but to rely on these organizations to access social services and…
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Co-op Any Town – Building a Solidarity Economy in place with guests to the class “Cooperative Management for a Changing World”
Author: Rob Persons, SLU MA student The economy doesn’t work for the vast majority of people. Wages are low, costs are high, and employers treat workers like replaceable cogs. The system needs to be changed, but mainstream politics doesn’t seem up to the task. Where will the change come from?
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