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fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Katie Wilson of Seattle Shows Zohran Mamdani Is Not Alone

The election resulted in a surprising victory for social housing, defeating the mayor's proposal.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 years ago

A Primer for Participatory Grantmaking - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Participatory grantmaking may be a new trend in philanthropy, but community-driven giving practices have been around since the beginning of time. These practices provide valuable lessons for philanthropy, particularly from those historically marginalized in it.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Steve Coogan accuses Labour of paving way for Reform UK

Steve Coogan expressed that his support for Labour has waned, accusing the party of abandoning its principles and paving the way for Reform UK, stating, 'The success of Reform, I lay squarely at the feet of the neoliberal consensus, which has let down working people for the last 40 years.' He criticized the Labour government for leaning into a 'broken system', indicating that people's voting choices change nothing in their lives.
UK politics
fromThe Intercept
1 month ago

Zohran Can Happen Anywhere (But Having an Opponent Like Cuomo Helps)

Zohran Mamdani's victory indicates a shift in the Democratic electorate favoring progressive candidates over establishment figures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will the Democrats learn from Zohran Mamdani's victory? | Bernie Sanders

The Democratic party is at a crossroads, facing a choice between continuing a rigged system or embracing a new agenda to improve life for working families.
NYC politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Openings Arise for State and Local Housing Activists amid Federal Retrenchment - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Local and state-level initiatives are vital now due to reduced federal support for social housing solutions.
Parenting
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Moms Demand Action Founder on What It Takes to Lead Change

Sustaining change requires ownership, ongoing effort, and coalition-building, as demonstrated by Shannon Watts' journey with Moms Demand Action.
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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

More than 140,000 protesters attended No Kings protests across Bay Area

Over 140,000 people protested in the Bay Area against Trump's administration during the No Kings protests.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
3 months ago

Drama Masks: The fight is just beginning - 48 hills

The SF Mime Troupe faces challenges but remains optimistic about artistic expression and grassroots fundraising.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Daily Cartoon: Monday, April 21st

Triumph hasn't spoiled the comedian, or settled her insecurities. 'It just never goes away—that feeling of not being worthy, or being thought of as less than,' she says.
Humor
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Grassroots activists who took on corruption and corporate power share 2025 Goldman prize

Grassroots activists are vital in fighting environmental corruption and protecting biodiversity, as shown by this year’s Goldman Prize winners.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 months ago

To Combat Trump's Attacks on Public Education, We Need Democracy in Our Unions

Grassroots education workers unite to combat neoliberal reforms and support labor rights through organized action leading up to May Day.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Why Bernie Sanders Went to Coachella

Bernie Sanders is mobilizing young voters through his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour to resist the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S.
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