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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.

  • Executive Director of PHENOM

    PHENOM is a grassroots organization of public college and university students, staff, faculty, alumni, and parents fighting for an accessible, affordable, well-funded public higher education system that benefits every resident of Massachusetts. Our ultimate vision is of a public higher education system that is free to all. Through grassroots organizing, intensive coalition building, and targeted…

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  • RETREAT FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS, JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA MAKERS

    Kopkind 2014 Call for Participants Kopkind, the magical retreat in Southern Vermont for media makers and activists is headed for its 16th summer, and is calling for people who are interested in attending to send letters of intent. The political camp for journalists and activists will be held from July 12 through 20. Letters of…

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  • New Labor in New York discussion on GRIT TV

    Here is a discussion of the new book that JSMI faculty members Ruth Milkman and Ed Ott  published this spring, NEW LABOR IN NEW YORK, hosted by Laura Flanders of Grit TV.  The book, from Cornell University Press, is available for purchase from many booksellers. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKQt4iIrrGM&w=560&h=315]

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  • UniServ Collective Bargaining Consultant, Ohio Education Association

    The Ohio Education Association (OEA) is seeking candidates for a challenging and rewarding position as a UniServ Collective Bargaining Consultant position located in downtown Columbus.  The successful candidate will join the Education Policy Research and Member Advocacy department. Professional staff members work collaboratively to inform OEA’s local and state advocacy for members’ professional and economic well-being and…

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