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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.

  • Urban Play

    In New York City, we play in public spaces and our play proposes a broad range of social meanings.

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  • Two Openings at International Labor Rights Forum

    Job Opening: Legal and Policy Analyst The International Labor Rights Forum is a human rights organization that advocates for workers globally. We hold global corporations accountable for labor rights violations in their supply chains; we advance policies and laws that protect workers; and we strengthen workers’ ability to advocate for their rights. The Legal and…

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  • 2015 Diversity Scholarship Application Now Online, Extended Deadline April 30th

    The Joseph S. Murphy Scholarship for Diversity in Labor seeks to make a significant contribution toward redressing existing imbalances in the labor movement and academic discipline of Labor Studies by providing financial support to students entering our Labor Studies programs: up to $30,000 for graduate students, and up to $20,000 for undergraduate students The 2015…

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  • There is a Future for Low-Income Housing in NYC – If We Work for It!

    At this morning’s breakfast forum: “Is There a Future for Low-Income Housing in New York City?”, panelists and audience members had a wide-ranging and animated discussion about constraints and opportunities for achieving the goals of Housing New York: A Five-Borough, Ten-Year Plan. HPD’s Brent Meltzer, a housing preservation specialist and Assistant Commissioner for Community Partnerships,…

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