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@npquarterly.bsky.social today, Deyenira del Rio @neweconomyproject.bsky.social and Debra Ack of #EastNewYorkCLT write about the growth of #communitylandtrusts in New York City "from just two 12 years ago ... to more than 20" and how it was done. Read more at: nonprofitquarterly.org/a-community-...
A Community Land Trust Movement Rises in New York City: Leadership Lessons | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
How can housing and land justice be achieved in New York City? A community land ownership movement is gaining strength—and making a difference.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social today, Deyenira del Rio @neweconomyproject.bsky.social and Debra Ack of #EastNewYorkCLT write about the growth of #communitylandtrusts in New York City "from just two 12 years ago ... to more than 20" and how it was done. Read more at: nonprofitquarterly.org/a-community-...
@npquarterly.bsky.social this morning, we published an article on the strike being led by @sbworkersunited.org. Workers are seeking a first contract. In 2024, Starbuck's CEO took home $95.8 million, more than 6,000 times the median worker wage. Read more at:
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From Buffalo to the Red Cup Rebellion: Why Starbucks Workers Are on Strike | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
A four-year worker campaign to get union contracts at over 550 Starbucks stores heats up, as workers walk out of 65 stores with the message that they want a first contract now.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social this morning, we published an article on the strike being led by @sbworkersunited.org. Workers are seeking a first contract. In 2024, Starbuck's CEO took home $95.8 million, more than 6,000 times the median worker wage. Read more at:
nonprofitquarterly.org/from-buffalo...
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Look forward to moderating "Activists and the Academy" free webinar by Justice Funders & Center for Engaged Scholarship with activist-scholars Dannika Gordon, x.com/silaspgrant, x.com/PhenomenalTi... & x.com/brian_callaci, tomorrow 11/12, 1p ET, Free registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Look forward to moderating "Activists and the Academy" free webinar by Justice Funders & Center for Engaged Scholarship with activist-scholars Dannika Gordon, x.com/silaspgrant, x.com/PhenomenalTi... & x.com/brian_callaci, tomorrow 11/12, 1p ET, Free registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@npquarterly.bsky.social Marian Conway has the latest on the #PSLF (public service loan forgiveness program. Both #nonprofits and 21 state attorneys general have filed lawsuits to stop a political litmus test as to which nonprofit employees would benefit. See: nonprofitquarterly.org/new-student-...
New Student Loan Forgiveness Rule Threatens Nonprofits, Sparks Two Lawsuits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
New Trump administration rule threatens to limit loan forgiveness for nonprofit employees. Nonprofits and state governments have filed suits.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social Marian Conway has the latest on the #PSLF (public service loan forgiveness program. Both #nonprofits and 21 state attorneys general have filed lawsuits to stop a political litmus test as to which nonprofit employees would benefit. See: nonprofitquarterly.org/new-student-...
@npquarterly.bsky.social today we published an article by @lizclayroy.bsky.social, Karthick Ramakrishnan, and Aron Goldman on how the election of #Mamdani could alter "how people .... view the possibilities for intergenerational governance." Read more at: nonprofitquarterly.org/after-the-el...
After the Election, Mamdani Can Govern Across Generational Divides - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In his mayoral campaign, Zohran Mamdani mobilized young voters as few politicians have done. There are lessons in this for nonprofit leaders.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social today we published an article by @lizclayroy.bsky.social, Karthick Ramakrishnan, and Aron Goldman on how the election of #Mamdani could alter "how people .... view the possibilities for intergenerational governance." Read more at: nonprofitquarterly.org/after-the-el...
@npquarterly.bsky.social, Shirley Sherrod of New Communities (Albany, GA) speaks w/@rebekahbarber.bsky.social. "We were not thinking that we were creating the first community land trust ... [but rather a place] for our people to live and work in and be free." nonprofitquarterly.org/staying-and-...
Staying and Fighting: A Conversation with Shirley Sherrod - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
From Jim Crow to contemporary struggles, civil rights activist Shirley Sherrod has seen a lot. Here, she shares what she has learned from past struggles that might inform activists today.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social, Shirley Sherrod of New Communities (Albany, GA) speaks w/@rebekahbarber.bsky.social. "We were not thinking that we were creating the first community land trust ... [but rather a place] for our people to live and work in and be free." nonprofitquarterly.org/staying-and-...
@npquarterly.bsky.social we published an article on Boston's #NoKings rally. I spoke with several federal workers @fedworkersunited.bsky.social who shared stories about how funding cutbacks are affecting EPA, HHS, the Dept. of Education, and USDA. Read more@: nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-...
@npquarterly.bsky.social we published an article on Boston's #NoKings rally. I spoke with several federal workers @fedworkersunited.bsky.social who shared stories about how funding cutbacks are affecting EPA, HHS, the Dept. of Education, and USDA. Read more@: nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-...
At “No Kings” Rally During Government Shutdown, Federal Workers Speak Out - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
At the “No Kings” protest in Boston federal workers shared their struggles to protect public services during the government shutdown.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social we published an article on Boston's #NoKings rally. I spoke with several federal workers @fedworkersunited.bsky.social who shared stories about how funding cutbacks are affecting EPA, HHS, the Dept. of Education, and USDA. Read more@: nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-...
@npquarterly.bsky.social we published an article on Boston's #NoKings rally. I spoke with several federal workers @fedworkersunited.bsky.social who shared stories about how funding cutbacks are affecting EPA, HHS, the Dept. of Education, and USDA. Read more@: nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-...
@npquarterly.bsky.social, in our "State of the Movements" column @economicdemocracy.us & @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social write on the #FreeDC effort; they note: "What’s happening in the nation’s capital is a harbinger of worsening political repression." Read more @: nonprofitquarterly.org/first-they-c....
First, They Came for DC - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
National Guard occupation of the nation’s capital is being used as a test case for authoritarianism. Local residents are mobilizing, but they need national support.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social, in our "State of the Movements" column @economicdemocracy.us & @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social write on the #FreeDC effort; they note: "What’s happening in the nation’s capital is a harbinger of worsening political repression." Read more @: nonprofitquarterly.org/first-they-c....
@npquarterly.bsky.social, an article on the firing of HUD federal @fedworkersunited.bsky.social whistleblowers who called out non-enforcement of #fairhousing law @natfairhouse.bsky.social. And a call for #nonprofit action to share their stories. For more, see: nonprofitquarterly.org/trump-admini...
Trump Administration Defunds Fair Housing Police, Fires Two Whistleblowers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
A federal whistleblower complaint reveals draconian cuts to fair housing enforcement. The two staff attorneys named on the complaint have both been dismissed.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social, an article on the firing of HUD federal @fedworkersunited.bsky.social whistleblowers who called out non-enforcement of #fairhousing law @natfairhouse.bsky.social. And a call for #nonprofit action to share their stories. For more, see: nonprofitquarterly.org/trump-admini...
@npquarterly.bsky.social today, @johanmatthews.bsky.social and his colleague Carolyn Edsell-Vetter offer glimpses of a #solidarityeconomy in the making. They write,: "With our economy…being undermined from within, the revolution might not require bulldozers." nonprofitquarterly.org/postcards-fr...
Postcards from the Edge: Revolutionary Visions in Perilous Times - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
We are on the edge of an economic revolution, one in which local leaders in emerging communities are laying the groundwork for a new solidarity economy.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social today, @johanmatthews.bsky.social and his colleague Carolyn Edsell-Vetter offer glimpses of a #solidarityeconomy in the making. They write,: "With our economy…being undermined from within, the revolution might not require bulldozers." nonprofitquarterly.org/postcards-fr...
Many thanks to @kxraja.bsky.social and Indah Nuritasari for this @npquarterly.bsky.social article on community building and media. As Nuritasari writes, "Diasporic media provides a way to connect with members of the community so they can maintain a sense of their identity, heritage, and culture.'
The third story in this series is out!! Indah Nuritasari describes how her Indonesian community news outlet in Philadelphia has built trust, community, and safety for its growing community with many asylum seekers from a persecuted minority group.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Many thanks to @kxraja.bsky.social and Indah Nuritasari for this @npquarterly.bsky.social article on community building and media. As Nuritasari writes, "Diasporic media provides a way to connect with members of the community so they can maintain a sense of their identity, heritage, and culture.'
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social, our latest "We Stood Up" column of 1st person workplace stories–If you have a story to share, email me at: steve[at]npqmag.org—features #union workers calling a feminist nonprofit to task for betraying its values. Read more here: nonprofitquarterly.org/we-stood-up-...
We Stood Up: Organizing at a Feminist Nonprofit - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
When it comes to the workplace, many nonprofits fall far short of their political ideals. At my feminist nonprofit, we stood up to demand change.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social, our latest "We Stood Up" column of 1st person workplace stories–If you have a story to share, email me at: steve[at]npqmag.org—features #union workers calling a feminist nonprofit to task for betraying its values. Read more here: nonprofitquarterly.org/we-stood-up-...
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social starts a 6-part weekly series, "The New Asian Diaspora Media: Defending Democracy Locally and Globally." First up: @kxraja.bsky.social. [Amid anti #immigrant backlash], "AAPI community journalism is more important than ever." See: nonprofitquarterly.org/how-asian-di...
How Asian Diaspora Digital Community Media Advance Democratic Practice - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Asian American community news media help their audiences participate in civic life, a role that has become even more important as immigrants face increased repression.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social starts a 6-part weekly series, "The New Asian Diaspora Media: Defending Democracy Locally and Globally." First up: @kxraja.bsky.social. [Amid anti #immigrant backlash], "AAPI community journalism is more important than ever." See: nonprofitquarterly.org/how-asian-di...
@npquarterly.bsky.social today, we published an article on @gblcboston.bsky.social's first #LaborDay #union march & rally in Boston. Appreciation to @ayannapressley.bsky.social whose quote is in the headline. Most speakers were local but the flight attendants' @flyingwithsara.bsky.social also spoke.
As part of a wave of protests against the administration of Donald Trump, an old tradition of Labor Day marches had a revival. And it’s not a moment too soon. nonprofitquarterly.org/it-is-good-t... @steve-npq.bsky.social
“It Is Good to Be with Family, Movement Family”—Labor’s on the March - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
As part of a wave of protests against the administration of Donald Trump, an old tradition of Labor Day marches has a revival. And it’s not a moment too soon.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social today, we published an article on @gblcboston.bsky.social's first #LaborDay #union march & rally in Boston. Appreciation to @ayannapressley.bsky.social whose quote is in the headline. Most speakers were local but the flight attendants' @flyingwithsara.bsky.social also spoke.
For Labor Day, @npquarterly.bsky.social Bernadette King Fitzsimons @seiu-uhw.bsky.social writes on the past and future of #unions. "Unions must take bold, strategic action to organize workers and win strong contracts. That is what unions do." Read more at: nonprofitquarterly.org/labor-day-20...
Labor Day 2025: What’s Next for Unions? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Unions numbers remain low, and they face new threats. Nonetheless, the building of a more powerful union movement is possible.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
For Labor Day, @npquarterly.bsky.social Bernadette King Fitzsimons @seiu-uhw.bsky.social writes on the past and future of #unions. "Unions must take bold, strategic action to organize workers and win strong contracts. That is what unions do." Read more at: nonprofitquarterly.org/labor-day-20...
@npquarterly.bsky.social from #PuertoRico, an article on Trump's dismissal of 5 oversight board members. “The fear is that a new, friendlier junta will…force Puerto Ricans to pay back a larger portion of the debt.” Read @sandrarc.bsky.social's account here: nonprofitquarterly.org/island-on-ed...
Island on Edge: Trump Board Shake-Up Sparks Fears in Puerto Rico - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
When five board members were fired from Puerto Rico’s oversight board, the US media offered modest coverage. But in Puerto Rico itself, it’s a major earthquake.
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August 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social from #PuertoRico, an article on Trump's dismissal of 5 oversight board members. “The fear is that a new, friendlier junta will…force Puerto Ricans to pay back a larger portion of the debt.” Read @sandrarc.bsky.social's account here: nonprofitquarterly.org/island-on-ed...
Important article @npquarterly.bsky.social by Esteban Kelly @usworker.coop on the future of #cooperatives and #organizing. "To elevate cooperatives ... we must invest in them strategically—not just as businesses, but as movement infrastructure." Read more at: nonprofitquarterly.org/whats-next-w...
What’s Next? Why Co-ops Are Essential in the Fight for Democracy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Building community-based economic infrastructure hasn’t been a major element of most democratic strategy, but it should be.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Important article @npquarterly.bsky.social by Esteban Kelly @usworker.coop on the future of #cooperatives and #organizing. "To elevate cooperatives ... we must invest in them strategically—not just as businesses, but as movement infrastructure." Read more at: nonprofitquarterly.org/whats-next-w...
In early July, the US Dept. of Labor posted 64 rule change proposals; one would exempt homecare workers from min. wage. Others affect mine and workplace toxin safety. Comment deadline on many is this week. Read more in this @npquarterly.bsky.social article: nonprofitquarterly.org/us-labor-off...
US Labor Officials Seek to Roll Back Protections—the Time to Comment Is Now! - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The US Labor Department this month issued over 60 proposed changes to worker protections. But most haven’t taken effect—yet. The time for public comment is now.
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July 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In early July, the US Dept. of Labor posted 64 rule change proposals; one would exempt homecare workers from min. wage. Others affect mine and workplace toxin safety. Comment deadline on many is this week. Read more in this @npquarterly.bsky.social article: nonprofitquarterly.org/us-labor-off...
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social, we published an update on the #studentdebt crisis and how #highereducation is "being shredded at the altar or tax cuts." As of March 2025, total federal student loan debt for 42.7M borrowers is $1.693 trillion. Read more here: nonprofitquarterly.org/the-new-stud...
The New Student Loan Regime—Pauses, Pain, and Limits on Forgiveness - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The US student loan system has long been a mess. Under Biden, some progress was being made. But the Trump administration has more than reversed those gains.
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July 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social, we published an update on the #studentdebt crisis and how #highereducation is "being shredded at the altar or tax cuts." As of March 2025, total federal student loan debt for 42.7M borrowers is $1.693 trillion. Read more here: nonprofitquarterly.org/the-new-stud...
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social, I wrote on a labor center formed by @jwj.org and the W.E.B. Du Bois Center at Clark Atlanta University, a #hbcu, to support Black #labor #union leaders in the #South. "We want to reimagine the South, organize in the South, and put the emphasis on Black leadership.”
Can a New Labor Institute Advance Black Workers’ Rights in the South? nonprofitquarterly.org/can-a-new-la... @steve-npq.bsky.social
Can a New Labor Institute Advance Black Workers’ Rights in the South? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Together, Jobs with Justice and Clark Atlanta University create a new institute focused on developing Black labor leaders.
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July 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"While it is no longer making headlines, the growing student movement for Palestine has far from faded." Read more @npquarterly.bsky.social as Akin Olla of Dissenters reports on the latest, as students organize to build power by building student unions. See: nonprofitquarterly.org/what-does-ga...
What Does Gaza Solidarity Protest Look Like on Campuses Today? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In 2024, campus protests in solidarity with the people of Gaza were visible across the media—this year, less so. But while tactics have shifted, the movement continues.
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July 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
"While it is no longer making headlines, the growing student movement for Palestine has far from faded." Read more @npquarterly.bsky.social as Akin Olla of Dissenters reports on the latest, as students organize to build power by building student unions. See: nonprofitquarterly.org/what-does-ga...
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social, Chris Dols & Alissa Tafti @fedworkersunited.bsky.social write: "Our goal isn’t just trying to survive this moment—it is to transform it, by helping federal service better serve its core purpose: the public good." Read more at nonprofitquarterly.org/federal-work...
Federal Workers Are Organizing for Democracy—from the Inside Out - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Amid mass layoff threats, federal workers organizing could have widespread implications far beyond the public sector.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today @npquarterly.bsky.social, Chris Dols & Alissa Tafti @fedworkersunited.bsky.social write: "Our goal isn’t just trying to survive this moment—it is to transform it, by helping federal service better serve its core purpose: the public good." Read more at nonprofitquarterly.org/federal-work...
@npquarterly.bsky.social, we published an article by @rudytudi.bsky.social on L.A. street vendors & the struggle for #immigrant justice. "This is a moment to release ourselves from the illusion that the disappearance of our neighbors is 'not our lane'." See: nonprofitquarterly.org/my-street-ve...
My Street Vendor Is Missing: The Impact of ICE Raids in Los Angeles - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
ICE raids pose fundamental questions of who counts as our community. Nonprofit and movement leaders must speak up about our shared humanity.
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June 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social, we published an article by @rudytudi.bsky.social on L.A. street vendors & the struggle for #immigrant justice. "This is a moment to release ourselves from the illusion that the disappearance of our neighbors is 'not our lane'." See: nonprofitquarterly.org/my-street-ve...
@npquarterly.bsky.social yesterday, a story on a new report from First Nations Development Institute called Elevating #Native Voices. "For both Native and non-Native communities alike, now is a critical time to recognize the importance of Native justice." See: nonprofitquarterly.org/what-does-ce...
What Does Centering Native Justice Require? A New Report Has Answers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
A new report offers a deep dive into Native conceptions of justice, existing injustice affecting Native communities, and potential remedies.
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June 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social yesterday, a story on a new report from First Nations Development Institute called Elevating #Native Voices. "For both Native and non-Native communities alike, now is a critical time to recognize the importance of Native justice." See: nonprofitquarterly.org/what-does-ce...
Today, @npquarterly.bsky.social, we wrote on a national #solidarityeconomy gathering w/ @democracycollab.bsky.social, US Solidarity Economy Network @redneckgonecrazy.bsky.social, @nextsystemstudies.bsky.social & others on how to fight back & build forward. See: nonprofitquarterly.org/solidarity-e...
Solidarity Economy Organizers Gather in Atlanta to Build Toward Liberation - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In Atlanta, over 300 movement activists gathered to consider how to advance a solidarity economy movement through economy, politics, and culture.
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May 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Today, @npquarterly.bsky.social, we wrote on a national #solidarityeconomy gathering w/ @democracycollab.bsky.social, US Solidarity Economy Network @redneckgonecrazy.bsky.social, @nextsystemstudies.bsky.social & others on how to fight back & build forward. See: nonprofitquarterly.org/solidarity-e...