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The French capital is being reimagined through the lens of equity, sustainability, and community—and what it means for the future of cities. On a crisp autumn morning along the Seine, the rhythm of the city feels different. Where traffic once snarled and honked, children now chase bubbles blown by
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In 1790, New Jersey became one of the first states to enfranchise women, amending its election laws to include “he” or “she” explicitly granting both men and women the right to vote. But by 1807, the state had revoked that right, not only for women but also for Black people
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Marsha P. Johnson blazed through the streets of 1960s and 1970s New York as a luminary of the gay rights movement, her smile as much a weapon as her wit. She championed homeless LGBTQI youth, fought for those ravaged by HIV and AIDS, and demanded dignity for transgender people in
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Yes, another United States is possible. This phrase borrows from the World Social Forum’s slogan, Another World IS Possible. The World Social Forum (WSF) which is an alternative to the World Economic Forum. WSF “embodies global civil society, bringing together organizations, advocacy campaigns, and social movements that seek solidarity”
The congestion pricing debate is a symptom of a larger problem. The relationship between New York and New Jersey is often reduced to a tired rivalry: New York as the glittering metropolis, New Jersey as the punchline. This lazy narrative obscures a deeper truth—these two states are not adversaries
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In the quiet cul-de-sacs of New Jersey’s suburbs, where white picket fences and manicured lawns symbolize the American Dream, a quiet crisis unfolds daily. Meet Sarah (name changed to protect her guilty—husband), a middle-class mother of two in Paramus County: by 8 a.m., she’s dropped her
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This is not partisan, this is just to show that democracy can still work and this is the guy that might be able to do it. WOW!!! Check out the energy for Bernie Sanders in Omaha, Nebraska tonight! 3,400 people showed up in this Republican district. This is huge.
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Auto Asphyxiation episode five. Kim and Lark discuss urbanism, democracy, and the steps that are needed to create a preserve the union. Tune in and subscribe!
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Hello folks, First off, all the links in this email are clickable and lead to some rad content—we encourage you to check them out! It’s been a challenging time, but here at AF, we’re committed to being part of the solution. This summer, we’re hosting Civic
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Kimberly and Lark discuss the SAVE ACT (HR 8281), Voting Rights, the Constitution, and MORE
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The right to vote—the bedrock of American democracy—is under siege. House Republicans’ Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, framed as a remedy for “election integrity,” is instead a brazen effort to disenfranchise millions, disproportionately targeting women, low-income communities, and marginalized voters. At its core, the legislation weaponizes bureaucracy