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.
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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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What does it mean for public education, CUNY, and the city when top immigrant and minority students can’t get into our best schools?
Editor’s Note (4.13.15): The original article from the Atlantic has been significantly revised due to framing and factual errors regarding acceptance and enrollment trends. You can read the latest response from Jay Hershenson, Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Secretary of the Board of Trustees at CUNY, here. In “When Being a Valedictorian Isn’t…
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Introducing Spring 2015 NY Union Semester Students
As we start off the new year, we welcome a new Union Semester class! Before we all meet in person next week, we wanted to share a sneak preview! Introducing the Spring 2015 class…. For information on joining the class of fall 2015, find us at www.unionsemester.org. Rebekah Williams, NY Rebekah Williams is nineteen years old, and a…
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Senior Development Officer at the Labor Rights Forum
Senior Development Officer Location: Washington, D.C. Application deadline: January 29, 2015. Job status: Full-time, exempt, 12-month term position. Position term may be extended, funding permitting. International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF) (www.laborrights.org) works for a world where everyone is free from child labor, forced labor, and discrimination; a world where workers have the power to speak…
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