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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

She's trying to open a birth center near a maternity desert. It's not easy

A birth center in Augusta, GA is essential to improve maternal and infant health outcomes due to high mortality rates.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Brendan Griffith is elected President of the New York City Central Labor Council | amNewYork

Brendan Griffith was elected by over one million workers across New York to serve as president of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
US politics
#activism
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

"No Cop City, No Cop World" Offers a Roadmap for Organizers Everywhere

Community Movement Builders advocates for a dual strategy of building community resilience and fighting against systemic oppression.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

"No Cop City, No Cop World" Offers a Roadmap for Organizers Everywhere

Community Movement Builders advocates for a dual strategy of building community resilience and fighting against systemic oppression.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

South Bay residents protest Trump administration in honor of civil rights leader John Lewis

"We believe that part of making good trouble is community building and getting organized so that when the time comes to make some kind of good trouble, you have people on your side," said Tal Karsten, an organizer with 50501 San Jose.
US politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Bay Area Organizer Gets Temporary Reprieve from ICE Detention | KQED

Advocates rallied outside the federal courthouse, emphasizing the situation surrounding Guillermo Medina Reyes, a Bay Area community organizer, who has lived in the U.S. since age six.
US politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Tenderloin businesses want to bounce back. The neighborhood's rep is a hindrance.

Quality of life in San Francisco's Tenderloin has improved since 2021, with better street conditions and reduced crime.
Los Angeles
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 weeks ago

In Los Angeles, a Black-Led Community Land Trust Builds for the Future - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Community activists in Crenshaw are building a community land trust after being denied a property purchase, aiming to become the largest CLT in America.
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

Bill Moyers' journalism strengthened democracy by connecting Americans to ideas and each other, in a long and extraordinary career

Bill Moyers was a legendary broadcast journalist known for his integrity and impactful storytelling.
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

How QR Codes and Demonstrations Can Expand the Circle of Opposition

We need to see demonstrations as organizing opportunities, to connect new people to the growing movement challenging Trump's regime.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Grassroots Assemblies Empower People to Fight Back Against Trump's Agenda

Popular assemblies in cities like Providence aim to resist Trump’s agenda while establishing self-governance through grassroots action and community organizing.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Should Alameda County eliminate pepper spray from juvenile detention?

The trauma from both incidents, Brou said, has stayed with him to this day.
SF parents
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

What is LUCE, the group tracking ICE sightings and arrests across Mass.?

Community organizers aim to keep neighborhoods informed about immigration enforcement activities via a hotline.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

NYC Primaries | Meet the candidates for Brooklyn's City Council District 38 * Brooklyn Paper

Alexa Avilés seeks re-election with a strong focus on housing, immigrant rights, and community service amidst a competitive primary race.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mothin Ali challenges Greens' middle class' image as he enters deputy race

Ali emphasized that the struggles faced by various communities, such as cost of living and access to education, are not limited to any ethnic or working-class group.
London politics
fromMission Local
1 month ago

No matter that your landlord is a church, getting its attention takes more than a hope and a prayer, Thomas Paine tenants find

Tenants of Thomas Paine Square Apartments are uniting to demand action for poor living conditions and lack of communication from their landlord.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Experts, advocates chart a sustainable path for Brooklyn's climate future at Borough Hall forum * Brooklyn Paper

Building coalitions is vital for grassroots climate movements.
Community energy solutions like virtual power plants benefit both the environment and underserved communities.
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NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters

The rise of the child care voter is transforming New York City politics as parents advocate for affordable child care solutions.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters

Childcare cost is influencing political engagement in New York City.
Rebecca Bailin is spearheading efforts to address the childcare crisis through community organizing.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 months ago

Sister Dana sez, "Keep celebrating WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!" - San Francisco Bay Times

Recognizing the achievements and ongoing challenges faced by women, especially marginalized groups, is essential during Women's History Month.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I had no voice': black mental health patients on surviving a care system they say is racialised

Devon Marston advocates for reform in mental healthcare for minorities, highlighting persistent issues in patient treatment and systemic discrimination.
SF politics
fromKqed
5 months ago

This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQED

Evelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.
SF politics
from48 hills
5 months ago

A showdown on Lurie's move to fire police commissioner - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's effort to remove a Police Commission member faces opposition from a united coalition advocating for police accountability.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
10 months ago

"Our Power Is Where We Choose One Another": Abolitionists Discuss Our Moment

The last decade of Black-led organizing highlights the ongoing challenges and efforts against police violence, emphasizing both setbacks and progress.
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