Abigail Savitch-Lew is a reporter based in Brooklyn. Her work has appeared in City Limits, Dissent Magazine, Jacobin, and The Nation.
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Labor
How One NYC Trafficking Survivor Went from ‘Slavery’ to Being Her Own Boss—Thanks to a Co-op
Abigail Savitch-Lew
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Feature
Are Credit Unions the Cure to the Problems with Gentrification in NYC?
For mom-and-pop businesses trying to stay afloat, credit union loans offer a lifeline.
Abigail Savitch-Lew