PyCon US 2025 Launches!PyCon US 2025 is confirmed to take place in Pittsburgh, bringing exciting events, a new website, and enhanced community involvement.
Community Organizer Meet-up at PyCon USCommunity organizers at PyCon US are encouraged to collaborate and share insights for improving Python communities.
PyCon US 2025 Launches!PyCon US 2025 is confirmed to take place in Pittsburgh, bringing exciting events, a new website, and enhanced community involvement.
Community Organizer Meet-up at PyCon USCommunity organizers at PyCon US are encouraged to collaborate and share insights for improving Python communities.
Sister Dana sez, "Keep celebrating WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!" - San Francisco Bay TimesRecognizing the achievements and ongoing challenges faced by women, especially marginalized groups, is essential during Women's History Month.
For Elizabeth Yeampierre, the Environment Is a Civil Rights IssueUPROSE transformed its mission to focus on environmental justice under Elizabeth Yeampierre's leadership, advocating for community needs and sustainable development.
Sister Dana sez, "Keep celebrating WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!" - San Francisco Bay TimesRecognizing the achievements and ongoing challenges faced by women, especially marginalized groups, is essential during Women's History Month.
For Elizabeth Yeampierre, the Environment Is a Civil Rights IssueUPROSE transformed its mission to focus on environmental justice under Elizabeth Yeampierre's leadership, advocating for community needs and sustainable development.
I had no voice': black mental health patients on surviving a care system they say is racialisedDevon Marston advocates for reform in mental healthcare for minorities, highlighting persistent issues in patient treatment and systemic discrimination.
Optimizing Your Nutrition To Heal Your Body With Patrick HolfordPatrick Holford, a leading nutrition expert, discusses mental health and nutrition on The Activation podcast.
Anxious About the 2024 Election? Here's What Therapists Recommend | KQEDCoping strategies for election anxiety include staying away from social media and reassuring children about safety during high-stakes political events.
I had no voice': black mental health patients on surviving a care system they say is racialisedDevon Marston advocates for reform in mental healthcare for minorities, highlighting persistent issues in patient treatment and systemic discrimination.
Optimizing Your Nutrition To Heal Your Body With Patrick HolfordPatrick Holford, a leading nutrition expert, discusses mental health and nutrition on The Activation podcast.
Anxious About the 2024 Election? Here's What Therapists Recommend | KQEDCoping strategies for election anxiety include staying away from social media and reassuring children about safety during high-stakes political events.
We Can Create Something Better: A Conversation with Aida Mariam Davis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyAida Mariam Davis' book 'Kindred Creation' emphasizes self-reclamation and the joy of being a Black woman in the context of systemic inequality.
From Policy to Power: Centering People by Supporting Tenant Unions - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyTenant unions empower tenants to actively influence housing policy amidst a failure of traditional solutions.
This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQEDEvelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.
Housing Activists in Spain Occupy Vacant Bank-Owned Buildings and Halt EvictionsAteneu La Sèquia exemplifies a successful reclaimed space that fosters community activism and solidarity against systemic issues in Manresa.
This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQEDEvelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.
Housing Activists in Spain Occupy Vacant Bank-Owned Buildings and Halt EvictionsAteneu La Sèquia exemplifies a successful reclaimed space that fosters community activism and solidarity against systemic issues in Manresa.
A showdown on Lurie's move to fire police commissioner - 48 hillsMayor Lurie's effort to remove a Police Commission member faces opposition from a united coalition advocating for police accountability.
In District 11, hope and needs go hand-in-hand for new supervisor Chyanne ChenChyanne Chen aims to improve District 11 as its representative while facing community high expectations for development and services.
Honey Mahogany Chosen to Lead SF's Office of Transgender Initiatives | KQEDMayor London Breed appoints Honey Mahogany to lead the Office of Transgender Initiatives in San Francisco.
A showdown on Lurie's move to fire police commissioner - 48 hillsMayor Lurie's effort to remove a Police Commission member faces opposition from a united coalition advocating for police accountability.
In District 11, hope and needs go hand-in-hand for new supervisor Chyanne ChenChyanne Chen aims to improve District 11 as its representative while facing community high expectations for development and services.
Honey Mahogany Chosen to Lead SF's Office of Transgender Initiatives | KQEDMayor London Breed appoints Honey Mahogany to lead the Office of Transgender Initiatives in San Francisco.
Sunset Park tenants rally against alleged slumlord,' demand urgent repairs and better living conditions | amNewYorkTenants rally against neglect and seek improved living conditions from landlord Shea Sigal.
Sunset Park Tenants Want Heat at Complex With 318 ViolationsTenants in Sunset Park are rallying for their rights amidst severe neglect, including lack of heat leading to health crises like pneumonia.
Sunset Park tenants rally against alleged slumlord,' demand urgent repairs and better living conditions | amNewYorkTenants rally against neglect and seek improved living conditions from landlord Shea Sigal.
Sunset Park Tenants Want Heat at Complex With 318 ViolationsTenants in Sunset Park are rallying for their rights amidst severe neglect, including lack of heat leading to health crises like pneumonia.
Meet Your Tenant Leader: Miguel Acevedo, NYCHA's Fulton HousesCommunity leaders like Miguel Acevedo strive to ensure tenants' voices are heard amid gentrification.
Bipartisan coalition celebrates closure of controversial Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter * Brooklyn PaperThe closure of the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field is credited to community efforts, not city officials.
Ed Sedarbaum, veteran Queens, N.Y., gay activist, has died at 78Ed Sedarbaum was a pivotal figure in LGBTQ+ advocacy in Queens, instrumental in founding Q-GLU and influencing local political engagement.
Brooklyn tenant association wins $250,000 in waived rentCommunity organizing and tenant solidarity can confront even the most negligent landlords effectively.Legal victories can support tenants facing severe housing neglect, as seen in Brooklyn's tenant association's struggle.
Tenants Take Cues From Labor Unions in Effort to Remedy Property Management IssuesResidents at The Russell face ongoing maintenance issues and rising rents, while management communication remains lacking, particularly concerning the essential elevator.
Brooklyn tenant association wins $250,000 in waived rentCommunity organizing and tenant solidarity can confront even the most negligent landlords effectively.Legal victories can support tenants facing severe housing neglect, as seen in Brooklyn's tenant association's struggle.
Tenants Take Cues From Labor Unions in Effort to Remedy Property Management IssuesResidents at The Russell face ongoing maintenance issues and rising rents, while management communication remains lacking, particularly concerning the essential elevator.
How One Pastor Is Helping Struggling Churches Keep Their Doors OpenRev. Dr. Katrina D. Foster revitalizes struggling churches through community organizing and financial support.
Electronic Frontier Alliance Fought and Taught Locally: 2024 in ReviewEFA is experiencing significant growth in digital rights advocacy across the USA, especially on college campuses, supported by rebranding and enhanced resources.
Without Transformative Local Media, Our Communities Are VulnerableThe ultrarich are gaining wealth while the working class struggles economically, highlighting a growing disparity that needs urgent attention.
We've Organized for Palestinian Liberation for Years. Here's What We Learned.Left movements undergo complex challenges to reshape societal perceptions and advocate for justice across various struggles.
Economic Justice: The Best of 2024 (So Far) - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyThe articles reflect the intersection of economic justice, philanthropy, and community organizing as essential for societal progress.
East San Jose groups want to increase younger voter turnout - San Jose SpotlightYouth-led voting campaigns are essential for increasing civic participation in underrepresented communities.
Without Transformative Local Media, Our Communities Are VulnerableThe ultrarich are gaining wealth while the working class struggles economically, highlighting a growing disparity that needs urgent attention.
We've Organized for Palestinian Liberation for Years. Here's What We Learned.Left movements undergo complex challenges to reshape societal perceptions and advocate for justice across various struggles.
Economic Justice: The Best of 2024 (So Far) - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyThe articles reflect the intersection of economic justice, philanthropy, and community organizing as essential for societal progress.
East San Jose groups want to increase younger voter turnout - San Jose SpotlightYouth-led voting campaigns are essential for increasing civic participation in underrepresented communities.
Racial Justice Conference Uplifts Importance of Local Organizing and Coalition Building - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyAdvocates must actively resist and strategize against the Trump administration's policies instead of succumbing to fear.
How the Facing Race Conference Is Meeting the Political Moment: A Conversation with Leslie Grant-Spann - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyRace Forward convenes Facing Race to promote racial equity and unite activists for solutions and strategies.
Racial Justice Conference Uplifts Importance of Local Organizing and Coalition Building - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyAdvocates must actively resist and strategize against the Trump administration's policies instead of succumbing to fear.
How the Facing Race Conference Is Meeting the Political Moment: A Conversation with Leslie Grant-Spann - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyRace Forward convenes Facing Race to promote racial equity and unite activists for solutions and strategies.
Can Chicago's mayor tackle environmental racism in one of the most segregated US cities?Environmental justice issues persist in Chicago, with communities of color facing disproportionate exposure to pollution and climate risks, impacting residents' health and lifespan.
Santa Cruz soda tax measure officially passesMeasure Z, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax, passed in Santa Cruz with 52% of the vote, emphasizing community organizing and public health.
Can Chicago's mayor tackle environmental racism in one of the most segregated US cities?Environmental justice issues persist in Chicago, with communities of color facing disproportionate exposure to pollution and climate risks, impacting residents' health and lifespan.
Santa Cruz soda tax measure officially passesMeasure Z, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax, passed in Santa Cruz with 52% of the vote, emphasizing community organizing and public health.
The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans - Modern FarmerYouth-driven community organizing can have a significant impact on local environmental issues, as demonstrated by the actions led by Chekeita Strong.
Resisting Mass Deportation Under Donald TrumpTrump's deportation plan threatens all undocumented immigrants, not just criminals, risking immense harm to communities.
How Colorado Mobile Home Residents Organized for Policy Change - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCommunity organizing and pressure led to strong opportunity-to-purchase laws for mobile home communities in Colorado.
What role will Bay Area progressive Lateefah Simon play in Democrats' opposition to the Trump administration?Lateefah Simon's victory positions her as a leader in opposing Trump's agenda while advocating for marginalized communities.
Community Discussion - Post-Election: A Call to Action (SF)Collective discussion and action is key to addressing election anxiety and defending rights.
A Political Roadmap to Social Housing: How Do We Win? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyA political strategy for social housing is emerging in the U.S., drawing inspiration from successful models in Vienna.
Flip it! Make the Road New York rallies Bushwick community for key ballot measures * Brooklyn PaperAdvocacy group Make the Road New York promotes voting for Prop One while opposing proposals two through six as overreaching mayoral powers.
Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for Oakland City Council District 7The District 7 race reveals deep local concerns about housing, violence, and community engagement, highlighting the need for effective representation.
What to read next about Latinos in the 2024 election - High Country NewsLatinos are a crucial demographic in the upcoming election, significantly influencing swing states.
Building a Solidarity Economy in the South (and Beyond)-Cooperation Jackson - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCooperation Jackson seeks to create a solidarity economy in Jackson, MS, paving the way for eco-socialism through community-driven initiatives and cooperative efforts.
Remaking the Economy: Escaping Corporate Capture - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCorporate capture undermines economic justice, but communities can build effective strategies to counter it and promote liberation.
Employee Ownership Advocates Make Policy Gains in Massachusetts - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyWorker ownership is crucial for building economic stability and empowering individuals, countering corporate dominance.Coalitions like COWOP are vital for organizing efforts across states to promote worker ownership.
Building a Solidarity Economy in the South (and Beyond)-Cooperation Jackson - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCooperation Jackson seeks to create a solidarity economy in Jackson, MS, paving the way for eco-socialism through community-driven initiatives and cooperative efforts.
Remaking the Economy: Escaping Corporate Capture - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCorporate capture undermines economic justice, but communities can build effective strategies to counter it and promote liberation.
Employee Ownership Advocates Make Policy Gains in Massachusetts - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyWorker ownership is crucial for building economic stability and empowering individuals, countering corporate dominance.Coalitions like COWOP are vital for organizing efforts across states to promote worker ownership.
Election 2024: Educator turned advocate runs for San Jose D2 seat - San Jose SpotlightPamela Campos is an immigrant rights advocate running for San Jose City Council, emphasizing the need for increased teacher pay and immigrant support.
"Our Power Is Where We Choose One Another": Abolitionists Discuss Our MomentThe last decade of Black-led organizing highlights the ongoing challenges and efforts against police violence, emphasizing both setbacks and progress.
Remote Southwest Communities Resist Dangerous Combat Flight Training ExpansionCommunities in the Southwest are opposing U.S. Air Force plans to expand military flight training due to environmental and health concerns.
Could you host DjangoCon Europe 2026? Call for organizersDjangoCon Europe 2026 is seeking enthusiastic organizers to submit expressions of interest, emphasizing community involvement and early planning for a successful event.
Black Co-op Leaders Gather to Create National Network - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyThe Black cooperative movement is growing significantly, with a focus on food and worker co-ops, aiming for broader societal transformation.
In Milwaukee public housing, a padlocked patio becomes a battlegroundResidents of a troubled public housing development in Milwaukee are frustrated with issues such as safety concerns, mold, and pest infestations, leading them to seek attention and demand changes.
How has the genocide against the Tutsis affected Rwanda's youth?Rwandan youth actively fighting against genocide ideology through various means like community organizing, filmmaking, and writing.Discussion on intergenerational trauma, healing, community building, and the importance of remembering tragedies.