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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.

  • Clarion is Hiring Editor

    Clarion, the newspaper of the teachers’ union local at the City University of New York, is hiring for the position of editor. The Professional Staff Congress (PSC), Local 2334 of the American Federation of Teachers, is a progressive union representing more than 20,000 faculty and professional staff at the 22 campuses of the City University…

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  • FUREE Community Organizer (Part Time Position)

    Application Deadline: February 6th, 2015 FUREE is looking for an experienced community organizer with a solid background in organizing in low-income and working class communities of color and a demonstrated capacity to build grassroots leadership. Our campaigns include organizing against gentrification and for community-led accountable development, building the power of public housing residents to win…

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  • Workforce Development Specialist at LAANE in the Jobs to Move American team

    Jobs to Move America seeks a full-time Workforce Development Specialist. We are hiring a talented and motivated person to assist in developing and implementing workforce development program focusing on transportation manufacturing jobs. We are seeking a qualified professional who will be able to work well with unions, community organizations, companies and government agencies. The specialist…

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  • Springfield No One Leaves is hiring two community organizers for their Bank Tenant Association campaign and a new Tenant Organizing Project!

    Springfield No One Leaves is a grassroots member-led organization in Springfield, MA. We organize residents most directly impacted by the housing crisis and economic inequality to build collective power, defend against displacement and win long-term community ownership & control over land and housing. Through direct action campaigns, building community solidarity, leadership development & political education…

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