Uncommon Commoner
Hilary Wainwright
"The institutions that are supposed to reproduce daily life are incapable
of acting on behalf of the people any more -- so we need to produce
our own institutional alternatives."
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Property Outlaws
New book explores the constructive role of civil disobedience in improving property law. Read more
The commons is what we share together. From parks and clean water to scientific knowledge and the Internet, some things are no one’s private property. They exist for everyone’s benefit, and must be protected for future generations. A movement is emerging today to create a commons-based society.
What is On The Commons?
On the Commons is a citizens’ network that highlights the importance of the commons in our lives, and promotes innovative commons-based solutions to create a brighter future.
“In the media, change makes a better story than stability. Markets are about what’s new, the commons about stability. How do well tell better commons stories?”—Jonathan Rowe, OTC Fellow
10 Signs Pointing Us Toward a Commons-based Society
Streets for people, pirate legislators, health care as a commons & more
The Myth of Europe's High Taxes
Americans pay just as much-- and receive far less in benefits, says author Steven Hill
The Commons is Busting Out All Over
From city streets to the Nobel Prize committee, there's a new appreciation for what we share
Sunny Side of the Street
The Solar Commons project in Phoenix win prestigious green energy award
Commons Grow on Main Street
Big plans to renew community in one California town
When Art Worked
A stunning new book shows how New Deal art helped remake democratic culture.
Nobel Prize is a Milestone for the Commons Movement
Elinor Ostrom’s Award Disarms Those Who Say a Commons-based Society is Impossible.
Commons: The Video
An amusing, enlightening 4-minute introduction to the commons
Commons Resources
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Commons Finds
“Solutions” is a new print magazine and website devoted to unearthing practical answers to the world’s most pressing environmental problems. Accessible yet thorough, it highlights the work of leading green thinkers such as Michael Pollan, Bill McKibben, the late Donella Meadows and many more.
