Working Class Storytelling
Stories with working-class people, about working-class places and working-class organizing.
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- Sep 28, 2026
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Left Shouldering the Burden (opens the original)
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SOS from Palmer Township (opens the original)
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How A Western NC Gardener is Loving His Neighbors as Himself (opens the original)
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Ross Spindler’s 16 acres is more than a farm and community garden. While Ross firmly believes that feeding people is the most noble cause one can undertake, his undeniable dedication to humanity has planted a different kind of seed. A seed that Ross intends on nurturing for the betterment of his community, and beyond. Ross has turned his philosophy into action by starting his non-profit Murphy Healthy Connections.“When people have good food, they are better neighbors.” Ross doesn’t shy away from
The things moms need. (opens the original)
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When you talk about the working class, you are talking about moms.Recently, I posted a story on social media about people fighting for public goods; a Somali family organizing to protect public housing, parents working to fund public schools, seniors fighting to keep public nursing homes. The very first comment I received on this post was: “Any stories from linemen, sewer workers, construction workers, electricians, plumbers, etc? You know, the actual working class?”I have my guesses as to why t
Small Towns Defy Big Tech (opens the original)
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