In The Movement

Step Up Louisiana is a member-based economic and education justice-focused organization in New Orleans. Ben Zucker organizes their economic justice work, focusing on a three point platform for political change. Learn about their work!

Special edition interview with Cliff Soloway of New Orleans Jewish Voice for Peace. Soloway talks about the New Orleans Human Rights Resolution, passed unanimously by the city council January 11th. The council now considers rescinding their decision. JVP is part of a coalition of local organizations supporting the resolution.

New Orleans' city council passed a groundbreaking human rights resolution last week, calling for a screen for human rights abuses along the supply chain for municipal expenditures. Half a week later, that legislation is being challenged. We interview Tabitha Mustafa of the New Orleans Palestinian Solidarity Committee about these developments and what comes next for her organization.

This week, we speak with Sade Dumas, director of the Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition. We’ll hear about the OPPRC’s recent campaigns, the significance of the number 1438, and current efforts to close the Orleans Parish Prison’s Temporary Detention Center.

Renee Corrigan and Maxwell Ciardullo outline the work of the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. Their annual "Fit For A King" summit takes place on Friday, January 12th, and will commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the influential work of Dr. Martin Luther King. Bree Newsome will be the keynote speaker. More information about GNOFHAC and the summit can be found at www.gnofairhousing.org www.fitforaking.org