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No Blank Check for the Casinos – Clergy Speak Out

May 18, 2009

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Sign the petition. Don't let this predatory industry turn Philadelphians into a client base. http://tinyurl.com/nocheck4casinos Dont allow slots parlors to offer unlimited free alcohol. This impairs judgment and leads to more gambling addiction.  By serving free alcohol 24/7, the slots parlors ...

Unified Taxi Workers Alliance – New Era Video

August 31, 2008

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Produced in partnership with the Media Mobilizing Project this video tracks the successes of Philadelphia's Unified Taxi Workers Alliance.

Went Down to the Sugar House

October 3, 2009

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CasinoFreePhila.org | Mediamobilizing.org - Fourteen Philadelphia community members were arrested in a blockade of the Sugar House Casino site. Produced by Media Mobilizing Project.

Driving the American Dream Short – Driver Conditions 2

March 11, 2010

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Tight Times, No Choices – We ve been in crisis for a long time

March 18, 2009

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mediamobilizing.org - Nijmie Dzurinko of Media Mobilizing Project. Her message, the majority of this city have no choices in these economic times and Mayor Nutter is trying to save businesses on working people's backs. She speaks at a press conference of the Essential Services Coalition.

No Casino in the Heart of Philadelphia

October 28, 2008

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This Saturday November 1st, the Philadelphia City Council will hold a special hearing about the proposed rezoning of Market Street as part of the plan to bring 24 hour slots and alcohol to downtown Philadelphia. Join Chinatown residents, workers, teachers, students and parents to say NO CASINO in th...

Working for Our Rights – Full Episode

June 11, 2014

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As our economy changes, workers are finding new ways to build power for regular people. When a growing number of jobs today pay wages that barely allow survival, how are workers reimagining and reinvigorating a labor movement that can secure human rights for all? This episode of The Spark is a con...

Sitting Behind the Desk, The stories of Allied Barton Guards

October 30, 2007

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Allied Barton Security Services, is a security force subcontracting company and employer of more than 16,000 Philadelphia's citizens, more than 90% of whom are African-American. The POWR (Philadelphia Officers and Workers Rising) Campaign is a project of Philadelphia Jobs with Justice. You can read ...

Full Episode – Healthcare Not Health Insurance

May 5, 2014

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Everyone gets sick, but not everyone can access healthcare when they need it. The Affordable Care Act has expanded access, but millions are still left out, and most people with insurance still struggle to afford the care they need. In Pennsylvania and in states across the country, a growing movement...

All s Well that Ends Well – Mayor Nutter learns yoga from Gov. Rendell

June 2, 2009

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casinofreephila.org | mediamobilizing.org | puppetuprising.org - Once there was a common wealth where the wealth was not so common... A hilarious display of why our politicians are dopes, the dangers of casinos on all of us, and the continuing saga to stop them. Watch and laugh.

Tell Senator Kitchen No Slots on Credit

November 24, 2009

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Neighbors and organizations fighting plans to develop two casinos in Philadelphia delivered foreclosure signs to State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen. Senator Kitchen is co-sponsor to a piece of legislation currently going through the State house that would allow the granting of credit and loans by casi...

What do movements look like

August 23, 2018

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Clips from an SEIU rally, MMP cultural event, and an Interview with Grace Lee Boggs from the MMP archive

How do we make healthcare a human right

May 5, 2014

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What will it take to ensure quality affordable healthcare for every person? Our guests talk about what's already happening in states around the country, and why they are optimistic. Watch the full episode of The Spark - Healthcare Not Health Insurance here: https://www.youtube.com/audio?v=GfPif3pi...

Rose Mary and the Loss of Northeastern Hospital

April 22, 2009

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savenortheastern.org | mediamobilizing.org -

Media Mobilizing Project Public Computer Center Network Opening

July 19, 2011

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July 15th, 2011 Philadelphia, PA

Victory for Temple Nurses and Allied Professionals

May 4, 2010

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Final strike report from Carolyn Humphries, GI Technician at Temple University Hospital and member of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP)

The problem with the Internet Essentials program

June 18, 2014

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Comcast's Internet Essentials program was launched to provide low-cost Internet access for low-income families, but most families either don't know about the program, or face high barriers to qualifying. Visit capcomcast.org to sign the petition demanding that Comcast pay its fair share.

Media Mobilizing Project 2011 Montage

February 20, 2012

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On December 9, Media Mobilizing Project's 6th annual Community Building Dinner welcomed more than 200 members of our network to Local 22's union hall for an evening of reflection, celebration, food, music and media. Included in the festivities was a 2011 Video Montage. A Community Building Dinner t...

Organizing for Healthcare

May 5, 2014

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In a library in North Philadelphia, Put People First PA worked with community members to sign up for the Affordable Care Act, and learn about what how they can help demand that healthcare become a human right in Pennsylvania. Watch the full episode of The Spark - Healthcare Not Health Insurance her...

Broomall Nursing Home Caregivers Vote for Union and Win

April 15, 2010

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