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The Times They're a Changing. Or Are They?

September 17, 2012 | By David Morris

31 states outlaw gay marriage. But this election offers four opportunities to stop bans.

Needed: A New Vision for the Great Lakes

September 12, 2012 | By Jack Tuholske

A commons belonging to all rather than a commodity for sale to the highest bidder

A Cure for What Ails the Great Lakes

June 21, 2012 | By Faye Brown

A Canadian tour trumpets the message that the lakes belong to everyone living there

The Great Lakes Are Declared a Commons

November 27, 2010 | By On The Commons

A diverse group of activists from both sides of the border declares the lakes a common endowment

Newfoundland stands up to a corporate giant

January 30, 2009 | By Jay Walljasper

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

Toronto Takes the Lead in Banning Bottled Water

December 17, 2008 | By Tom Oconell

A Breakthrough for Indigenous People’s Rights

July 17, 2008 | By Tom Oconell

Quebec May Declare Water a “Collective Resource”

June 9, 2008 | By Tom Oconell

No Joke: Canada Plans to Grant Ownership in Common Words

April 2, 2007 | By David Bollier

The enclosure of the Olympics: Canada to give ownership of words like "Vancouver," "2010," and "winter" to the Olympic Committee.

Market-Driven Surgery and Quality of Care

February 27, 2006 | By Merrill Goozner