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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.

  • 32BJ Seeks Partnership Campaigns & Member Engagement Coordinator (New York City)

    Bilingual English/Spanish The Coordinator will develop, build and manage relationships with partner organizations and community groups that expand the capacity of 32BJ’s organizing program, help to win progressive legislative and policy campaigns, and support low wage worker campaigns. A significant focus in 2016 will be working with environmental and environmental justice organizations. The Coordinator will

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  • Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation Hiring for 2 Positions

    Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (SBIDC) provides advocacy and services to help businesses in the Sunset Park, Red Hook and Gowanus neighborhoods grow and create employment opportunities for local residents. Business Development Manager SBIDC is seeking an Account Manager for the newly created Brooklyn Industrial and Transportation Workforce 1 Center (ITC). Working closely with the Center

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  • Murphy Institute Introduces: Community Semester (Extended Deadline)

    APPLICATION DEADLINES EXTENDED!! Undergraduate applications: July 11th Graduate applications: June 13th A Full-Time Academic and Community Service Experience in NYC Be a leader. Put your passion for social justice to work. Earn credits and financial support toward your educational expenses. Community Semester is a full-time, intensive academic and internship program that provides students with an opportunity

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  • Verso Books Seeks Senior or Associate Editor (Brooklyn, NY)

    Verso Books—the largest independent, radical publishing house in the English-speaking world—is looking for a full-time senior or associate editor (depending on experience) to work in our office in Brooklyn. He or she will work with Verso and New Left Review’s editors in New York, London and Paris to bring in book proposals across a wide

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