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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.

  • Murphy Event: The Left-Wing of the Possible (9/16)

    Join us for our first event of the fall! Where: The Murphy Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., 18th Floor When: Friday, September 16th, 8:30am-10:30am REGISTER HERE Amid a volatile and unorthodox presidential season, Senator Bernie Sanders’ supporters have denounced the outsized political and economic power of the corporate elite, and brought socialism back into consideration, especially

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  • #AllofUs2016 Seeks Digital Organizer

    AllofUs is a new, millennial-led, multiracial movement of young people entering into politics to create an America that’s actually for all of us (for the first time in our history). Our generation has already launched movements like Occupy Wall Street, the DREAMers, fossil fuel divestment and the movement for black lives. We were the voters,

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  • NYC DOE Seeks Family and Community Outreach Specialist

    See full posting here. Position Summary: Family and Community Outreach Specialists will work with schools, including Parent Coordinators, Community School Directors, parent and caregiver leaders, Community School Teams, as well as school administrators, teachers and staff on effective family and community outreach and engagement strategies. Specialists will help elicit meaningful family and community participation in

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  • NYC DOE Seeks Family and Community Outreach Associate

    See full posting here. Position Summary: Family and Community Outreach Associates will work with the Field/Support Managers and Outreach Specialists to support schools with the development and implementation of effective family and community outreach and engagement. In particular, Community Associates will work with Parent Coordinators and other family engagement staff to teach and model effective

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