This week we wrapped up our 2024 Law and Organizing Academy at Borden Estate where law students explored crucial frameworks on labor power, housing justice, abolition movements, and international solidarity organizing.
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In partnership with indigenous leaders and organizers, and allies from the labor movement, The Action Lab traveled to the Cop 30 in Belém, Brazil.
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Application Live! Turkey Global Delegation
Application Live! Turkey Global Delegation
The Action Lab is organizing a learning delegation to Istanbul, Turkey from April 12-18, 2025, bringing together 30 labor organizers, communication strategists, creators, strategic funders, and movement leaders to build power and challenge oligarchy.

Understanding the Conservative Movement and Homegrown Screening
Understanding the Conservative Movement and Homegrown Screening
On Thursday, February 5, we co-hosted a screening and Q&A of the powerful new documentary Homegrown at NYU.

Hands Off NYC Training
Hands Off NYC Training
The Solidarity Organizing Initiative team collaborated with Hands Off NYC to put on a massive training for close to a thousand New Yorkers on Saturday, January 31.

Child Care Advocacy Day
Child Care Advocacy Day
The Action Lab headed to Albany on January 27 for the Child Care Advocacy Day, led by our partners at the Empire State Campaign for Child Care, along with NY Communities for Change, Alliance for Quality Education, Early Childhood Educators On The Move, and more.

Solidarity Response Room: ICE Out Now
Solidarity Response Room: ICE Out Now
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Grammy-nominated musician John Forté, 50, has been found dead at his home
Grammy-nominated musician John Forté, 50, has been found dead at his home
Grammy-nominated musician John Forté, who was best known for his work with the Fugees and Wyclef Jean, has died. He also served on our Advisory Board and was a beloved collaborator and ally.











