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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.

  • New York Civil Liberties Union Seeks Organizer – Lower Hudson Valley Chapter

    The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation’s leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 100,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the

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  • UHAB Seeks Lead Housing and Community Organizer, East Harlem and Inwood (NYC)

    The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board is seeking a Housing and Community Organizer, fluent in both Spanish and English. The Organization The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB), empowers low- to moderate-income residents to take control of their housing and enhance communities by creating strong tenant associations and lasting affordable co-ops. Since 1973, UHAB has been helping

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  • Photos: Queens College JSMI Graduation

    From the Queens College JSMI Graduation, held Friday, May 26th, 2017. Congratulations, graduates!

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  • New Labor Forum Highlights: May 30th, 2017

    The New Labor Forum has launched a bi-weekly newsletter on current topics in labor, curated by the some of the most insightful scholars and activists in the labor world today. Check out some highlights from the latest edition below. Ah, summer! Time for conferencing, summit-ing and gathering for organizers, activists, and left-leaning academics. New Labor Forum has done the

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