Last year, we introduced the Tenant Power Act - a legislative path to addressing the housing crisis at the national and local levels. We are excited to announce that the bill will be introduced in the New York legislature later this month. Our team is ramping up efforts to build support and get the bill passed, so we can create the conditions for mass tenant power. We encourage you to join us for the launch - more updates soon!
Tenant Power Act Campaign Launch
The Action Lab launches the Tenant Power Act campaign as the bill prepares to be introduced in the New York legislature. The effort aims to address the housing crisis and build the conditions for mass tenant power
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April 12, 2026
The Fight to Save Jimmy’s Corner
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April 12, 2026
Jimmy’s Corner Continues Fight Against Landlords
Jimmy’s Corner Continues Fight Against Landlords
CBS News highlights the ongoing fight to protect Jimmy’s Corner as its building faces sale, underscoring growing concerns over displacement and the need for commercial rent protections in New York City.
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April 10, 2026
Lawmakers Rally to Save Jimmy’s Corner
Lawmakers Rally to Save Jimmy’s Corner
Lawmakers and community members rallied to save Jimmy’s Corner, highlighting the urgency of commercial rent protections to prevent displacement of longstanding small businesses in New York City.
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April 10, 2026
Jimmy’s Corner Supporters Rally for Rent Stabilization
Jimmy’s Corner Supporters Rally for Rent Stabilization
Supporters rallied to protect Jimmy’s Corner, highlighting growing momentum behind commercial rent stabilization efforts to defend small businesses from displacement in New York City.
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April 9, 2026
The Infiltrators — Screening and Conversation with Alex Rivera
The Infiltrators — Screening and Conversation with Alex Rivera
A screening of The Infiltrators was followed by a conversation with Alex Rivera, Alina Das, and Claudio Rojas on immigration, detention, and storytelling as a tool for justice.
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April 7, 2026
No One Is Safe Film Premiere
No One Is Safe Film Premiere
The documentary *No One Is Safe* premiered on March 22, highlighting the impacts of immigration enforcement on vulnerable communities and underscoring the need for collective action and immigrant justice.
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