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October 9th: Voter Registration Deadline in NYS
We all know that democracy doesn’t end with the ballot box. We need to use our voices, fight for our rights, and demand the world we want to see. That said: voting is an essential cornerstone of our democracy — and all who are eligible are encouraged to register to vote & exercise this important…
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More Press for Black Silent Majority
Murphy Prof. Michael Fortner’s new book Black Silent Majority: the Rockefeller Drug Laws and the Politics of Punishment has taken the media world by storm, garnering press from publications, radio and television. In addition to coverage in the New Yorker and Chronicle of Higher Ed, the book has been featured in the NYTimes and New York…
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LaborPress Seeks Freelance Journalists
LaborPress is seeking freelance journalists in the Tri-State area to work on a variety of projects. Background in covering labor, politics, and nonprofit issues is a plus. Compensation commensurate with experience and project. More info: Neal Tepel, Publisher LaborPress (646) 591-6484 neal@laborpress.org 420 West 45th St., New York, NY 10036,
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Asian Americans for Equality Seeks Housing Organizer
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Asian Americans and all those who are in need. Founded in 1974 to advocate for equal rights, AAFE has transformed – in the past four decades – to become one of New York’s preeminent housing, social service and community development…
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