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When our work goes unpaid

June 11, 2014

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Clip Length: 1:30

Mamadou Kante of the Philadelphia Worker's Association describes the all-too-common reality of wage theft, when day laborers' employers refuse to pay them once their work is done.

Working for Our Rights – Full Episode

June 11, 2014

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Clip Length: 27:42

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 epi...

A chance to demand that Comcast pay their fair share

June 18, 2014

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The CAP Comcast Campaign is an opportunity for communities across Philadelphia to demand more from one of the richest corporations in Philadelphia. Bryan Mercer of Media Mobilizing Project explains how to get involved in the CAP Comcast Campaign. Visit capcomcast.org to ...

The problem with the Internet Essentials program

June 18, 2014

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Clip Length: 2:10

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 ...

Next Century Cities Launch Roundup

November 20, 2014

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Clip Length: 3:27

This video is about Next Century Cities Launch

An Interview with Digital Rebellion author Todd Wolfson on HuffPost Live

December 8, 2014

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Clip Length: 18:59

We Deserve More – 2014 Year in Review

December 16, 2014

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Clip Length: 9:45

Media Mobilizing Project's montage tells the story of movement struggles and victories in the Philadelphia region in 2014.

Marjorie Speaks out – Philly Parents vs Comcast

January 22, 2015

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Clip Length: 1:28

We talk to local parents and community leaders about the responsibilities of our largest corporation.

Revival From the Roots pt 5 – Willard Elementary – Trailer

March 6, 2015

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Clip Length: 1:57

Revival from the Roots Part 5: Willard Elementary School

City Council Candidates at Working Families Forum

March 20, 2015

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Clip Length: 120:00

Candidates for Philadelphia City Council speaking at the Working Families Candidates Forum.

Willard Elementary — Revival from the Roots

March 20, 2015

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Clip Length: 10:09

The series follows myriad Philadelphia School District students, parents and caregivers, staff, and teachers, along with Helen Gym, Co-Founder of Parents United for Public Education, and Jerry Jordan, President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, as they tour Philad...

Philly vs Comcast – CAPCOMCAST s Day of Action

April 1, 2015

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Clip Length: 1:39

This video is about CAP Comcast Rally 9_15_2014 SECOND DRAFT

Charifa David, Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

May 13, 2015

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Clip Length: 3:20

Charifa David, Cedar Park, West Philadelphia - publicschoolvoices.com

Cheryl Buckley, The Hon. Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School, North Philadelphia

June 9, 2015

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Cheryl Buckley talks about the efforts the parents have taken to keep Marin a public school and their struggles along the way. - publicschoolvoices.com

Chantal David, Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

June 9, 2015

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Chantal David talks about her valuable experience learning in a public school in west Philadelphia. However, because of the recent change in public education, Chantal is considering sending her kids elsewhere for a better education. - publicschoolvoices.com

Angel, Antionette Warren, Hamilton Disston Elementary School, Northeast Philadelphia

June 25, 2015

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Clip Length: 1:28

This video is about Toni, Warren & Angel

Building a Sandcastle: A Broken Promise to Atlantic City

July 6, 2015

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Clip Length: 14:39

In 2014, thousands of casino workers in Atlantic City lost their jobs when 4 of the city's 12 casinos closed. The remaining casino workers are now fighting to keep their healthcare, pensions, and more. These workers are holding the industry, and the private investors that h...

Paul Smith, Cook at Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City

July 7, 2015

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Clip Length: 3:16

Billionaire Carl Icahn used the bankruptcy court to end health insurance on January 1, 2015 for more than 1,000 Taj Mahal Casino workers, who are also members of UNITE HERE Local 54. A March survey showed that 44% of those workers had no insurance.

Ana Diaz, Housekeeper at Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City

July 7, 2015

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Clip Length: 3:25

Billionaire Carl Icahn used the bankruptcy court to end health insurance on January 1, 2015 for more than 1,000 Taj Mahal Casino workers, who are also members of UNITE HERE Local 54. A March survey showed that 44% of those workers had no insurance.

Patrice and James Mays, Taj Mahal Casino worker, Atlantic City

July 7, 2015

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Clip Length: 2:45

Billionaire Carl Icahn used the bankruptcy court to end health insurance on January 1, 2015 for more than 1,000 Taj Mahal Casino workers, who are also members of UNITE HERE Local 54. A March survey showed that 44% of those workers had no insurance.

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