Wanted: A Non-Commercial Company and Boss Guide for Workers

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New Orleans  Talking to organizers in Europe in recent weeks, it was interesting to hear that prospects for new warehouse distribution center operations by Amazon have triggered waves of social media comment, protest, and, of course, interest in what the jobs mean, what they pay, and how to deal with the reputation of the company …

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Community Organizations Stabilize Urban Neighborhoods & Reduce Crime

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New Orleans     We told you so, and we’ve been telling the same story for more than 50 years:  community organizations stabilize and improve neighborhoods.  It seems almost ridiculous to have to state the claim.  Seems like this should be common knowledge by now, but here it is, we’re saying it this time because in …

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Women’s Voice and Women’s March

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New Orleans   Many women hit the streets once again all around the country at the anniversary of the first Women’s March. The theme was more political activism as the new face of resistance with the looming midterm elections providing the focal point. Numbers in local cities seemed to be running at half of last …

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