Commons in Action

Who Owns the World?

Berlin, Germany

15 Apr 2009

A new anthology of essays about the commons is published in Germany.

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Commons-based approach to curbing global warming proposed by Rep. Chris Van Hollen

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The Law of the Commons

Seattle, Washington

David Bollier
9 Mar 2009

A conference in Seattle explores the legal framework of a commons-based society

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The commoners successfully defend their ownership rights, privacy and social norms.

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Computer programmer Richard Stallman invented a famous “hack” around copyright law when he created the General Public License, which enables a...

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All over the country, people are flocking to local events with speakers, films potlucks, music and more. Held in churches or community centers,...

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A conservative leader strikes a blow for a commons-based society

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Maude Barlow Becomes Water Advisor to UN

New York City, NY

19 Jan 2009

Barlow urges UN General Assembly to treat water as a human right.

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New flash animation, “Cap’n Dividend’s Excellent Climate Solution.”

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Our car-dominated transportation system may soon make more room for biking, walking, transit and trains.

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"Flow" Documents World Water Crisis

At a theater near you.

David Bollier
22 Oct 2008

New film explores how water is being converted into private property.

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Public Spaces as Sacred, Healing Spaces

Maryland and nearby states

16 Oct 2008

Tom and Kitty Stoner show imagination and courage in creating scores of "sacred havens" in major cities.

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We’re creating a book, The Field Guide to the Commons—and need your recommendations of good articles and artwork.

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Free Culture Convergence

UC Berkeley, California

9 Oct 2008

Creative, free-thinking students are convening in Berkeley to advance a movement. Deja vu?

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As we bail out Wall Street, America can learn an economics lesson from Germany’s most successful beer.

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Fighting Global Warming in Your Own Backyard

Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, USA and the United Kingdom

Jay Walljasper
17 Sep 2008

Five small towns show us how.

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Can the Law be Copyrighted?

Sebastopol, California

11 Sep 2008

Carl Malamud liberates 33,000 pages of California regulations for public use.

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Thinking Beyond the Nation-State

Brussels, Belgium

8 Sep 2008

Youth summit in Brussels will explore global interdependence.

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Take Us to the Water

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Rachel Breen
5 Sep 2008

A festival celebrates the wonder of a water fountain.

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