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New Film Celebrates Living History of the Black-led Welfare Movement, a First of its Kind

July 15, 2022

By Cristina Rayas

An interview with the director of ‘Storming Caesars Palace,’ and the daughter of the film’s star, on some of the most important Civil Rights activists you didn’t know about.

The Creator of the Hip-Hop Track About Canvassing On Bringing Your Full Self to Organizing

June 16, 2022

By Cristina Rayas

Immigrant rights policy director Pratik Dash found a home in using the microphone as a megaphone.

The Unlikely Coalition that Won $20 Million of ARP Funds for Affordable Housing in Maine

June 6, 2022

By Domenica Ghanem

The coalition had a hardline: They would not compromise on labor or efficiency standards or on ensuring the new housing would serve those who needed it most.

Low-Income Renters in Florida Face Housing Discrimination as Costs Soar 

May 14, 2022

By Topacio Marrero

Skyrocketing rents and discrimination against those with housing vouchers can make people feel powerless. But there’s organizing power in lived experience.

One Year Into the American Rescue Plan: The States Organizing to Get Funds to Families

March 11, 2022

By Domenica Ghanem

Grassroots groups across the country secured millions for affordable housing, child care, tax credits and other priorities.

Voices Of Everyday Leaders

August 28, 2019

By Maya Boddie

Grassroots Partners Come Together to Celebrate Big Wins There have been major wins amongst the partners over the past year, such as SPACEs in Action’s $15.8 million win for Birth…

Congress continues to put our health care at risk

October 12, 2018

By Mikka Macdonald

Last year, cancer patient and Nevada resident Laura Packard asked her U.S. Senator why he was willing to sacrifice her life for corporate tax breaks. In a public event in…

What Happened In Parkland Hits Home in Las Vegas

March 7, 2018

By Karl Catarata

trigger warning: death, gun violence This year, February 14th fell on both Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. The scene here in Las Vegas showed people in the streets with ashes…

Students have had enough of shootings

March 6, 2018

By Karl Catarata

This letter to the editor originally published in the Las Vegas Sun. This year, Feb. 14 was both Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. There were people in Las Vegas with…

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