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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.

  • Union for Reform Judaism Seeks Senior Organizer (NYC)

    The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) seeks a talented and experienced Senior Organizer to join the team of those who are redefining Jewish social justice in the Reform Movement– the largest Jewish denomination in North America – for the 21st century. This individual will ensure the RAC takes effective action and meaningfully engages the

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  • Goddard Riverside Community Center Seeks Tenant Organizer (NYC)

    The Goddard Riverside Law Project provides free legal services and organizing support to low-income individuals, families, and groups of tenants in the west side of Manhattan. Our mission is to empower tenants and preserve affordable housing through advocacy, legal representation, relationship building, and grassroots education. We aim to protect tenants’ rights and hold bad actors

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  • New Economy Project Seeks Community Organizer (NYC)

    New Economy Project is looking for an energetic and committed Community Organizer to help build a transformative, grassroots movement for economic democracy and racial and economic justice in NYC. The Community Organizer will play a key role in an emerging, broad-based campaign to create a public bank for NYC. Through a public bank, New York

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  • TWU Proposes School Bus Coop

    School bus maintenance and driving has long been a tricky business in New York City. In the face of mounting maintenance costs, excessive emissions and flatlining wages, the Transit Workers Union (TWU) has proposed a novel — and potentially transformative — solution for the city’s school buses. This week, TWU international president John Samuelsen and Manhattan

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