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Stories

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.

  • The Murphy Institute Difference

    How is the Murphy Institute different from other spaces of higher learning? In a new video, Murphy Professors Elena Conte, Kafui Attoh, Ruth Milkman, Justin Laird, Andres Puerta weigh in. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtt5nu5yI0Y

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  • MAYDAY.US Seeks Organizing Fellow

    Fellowship for Political Reform MAYDAY.US is a grassroots, non-partisan campaign to fight big money corruption in politic$. We help elect reformers who will pass laws for citizen-funded elections. Founded by Lawrence Lessig and Mark McKinnon. We want YOU to be part of the next American Revolution. Yeah, you. MAYDAY.US Fellows will play a key role

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  • MAYDAY.US Seeks Digital Director

    Overview MAYDAY.US is looking for a New Media/Digital Director to take ownership of all web and social media content, online advertising and our email program. Reporting to our executive director, the right candidate would understand how to hire and manage technical and design talent, have the domain expertise specific to superpacs/advocacy organizations, and effectively project

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  • ALIGN Seeks Strategic Researcher (NYC)

    ALIGN: the Alliance for a Greater New York unites labor and community for a more just and sustainable New York. Formed by the merger of New York Jobs with Justice and Urban Agenda, ALIGN builds upon 20 years of creating good jobs, healthy communities, and a more accountable democracy for all New Yorkers. Successes include

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