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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.

  • Participatory Budgeting Project Seeks Project Manager (NYC)

    Position Opening: Project Manager The Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP) is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage our technical assistance projects in the Eastern US and Canada. The Project Manager will assist and build the capacity of local governments and organizations to develop flagship models of participatory budgeting in North America. The position reports to the Deputy Director…

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  • Bernie Sanders: Labor Candidate?

    Where should labor land on Bernie Sanders’s run for the Democratic nomination for President? Over at Jacobin, Steve Early, former long-time organizer with the Communications Workers of America and current member of the New Labor Forum Board, argues that Sanders’s long record of support for labor struggles and issues should earn him the support of labor. In Labor…

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  • The Affordable Care Act: How Is It Working for Working People?

    The Murphy Institute is known for its public programming, bringing thinkers, leaders and policymakers together to discuss the issues vital to making change in our city and our world.  Watch Barbara Caress, former Director, Strategic Planning and Policy, SEIU Local 32BJ, discuss the impact of the ACA on working people. [youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBssLPn1nu4&feature=youtu.be]

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  • Community Development Project, Urban Justice Center – Research and Policy Associate

    The Urban Justice Center is made up of ten independent projects serving thousands of low-income individuals and families in New York City.  The Community Development Project (CDP) at the Urban Justice Center provides legal, technical, research and policy assistance to grassroots community groups engaged in a wide range of organizing efforts throughout New York City.…

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