Essays

Roman piazzas are commons at their best. And there's no reason we can't have them here

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How an Unhealthy Obsession with Economic Growth Makes Us Sick

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The final installment of a report on the future of the commons.

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Notes from a provocative retreat exploring the future of the commons.

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Citizen-led groups point the way to innovations

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Paul Hawken’s advice to the upcoming generation

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Thoughts on the way forward in this economic crisis from Sand Hill

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They simply don't understand we have instincts that go beyond money. Things like coffee shops and conviviality.

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There are good reasons why bank coops are doing fine.

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As the economy tumbles, common security clubs are a way people can support each other and take action

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The commons is a parallel world, defying the rules that economists hand down

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The role of faith in imagining and creating a commons-based society

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The economic crisis finally puts to rest the idea that we're all on our own

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A report on current thinking about the art commons

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