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Student, Beacon High School; Organizer and Co-Founder, NY2NO

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    Alex Epstein Takes Us to New Orleans

    Alex Epstein

    The organizer describes a typical brigade to the Ninth Ward, NY2NO’s accomplishments to date and the consensus building that keeps everything running smoothly. Read More

    April 7, 2009  |  In Business & Economics, Environment

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    Alex Epstein Describes the Ninth Ward

    Alex Epstein

    The organizer says NY2NO is distinguished by their community canvassing and outreach. Read More

    April 7, 2009  |  In Business & Economics

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    Alex Epstein Speaks To Obama

    Alex Epstein

    "10 Under 25" young expert Alex Epstein on the politics of Katrina. Read More

    March 20, 2009  |  In Politics & Policy

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    Alex Epstein Advises Young Activists

    Alex Epstein

    The organizer says continuous re-evaluation is tremendously important to success. Read More

    March 20, 2009  |  In Inspiration & Wisdom

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    Alex Epstein Weighs In On Community Service

    Alex Epstein

    The organizer says the mindless forms of volunteering should be eliminated from high school curricula. Read More

    March 20, 2009  |  In Politics & Policy

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    Alex Epstein Applies His Lessons From New Orleans to New York

    Alex Epstein

    After seeing an immense parallel with issues of inequality, the organizer started another project in New York. Read More

    March 20, 2009  |  In Business & Economics

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    Alex Epstein Explains How To Stay Motivated

    Alex Epstein

    The organizer explains what he does to keep faith in rebuilding effort. Read More

    March 20, 2009  |  In Business & Economics

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    Alex Epstein Becomes an Organizer

    Alex Epstein

    The organizer traces NY2NO’s history from student group to non-profit status. Read More

    March 20, 2009  |  In Business & Economics

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    Alex Epstein Recalls His Trip to Post-Katrina New Orleans

    Alex Epstein

    When he was 14, the organizer went to volunteer with his parents to help with the cleanup and was forever changed. Read More

    March 20, 2009  |  In Inspiration & Wisdom

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