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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"One World in which Many Worlds Fit."
Silke Helfrich of Germany speaks at the World Social Forum. 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.
“Big development agencies like the World Bank know how to spend $1 billion in one place to build a dam, but not how to spend $1000 in a million places to make true change”—Maude Barlow
To Curb Climate Change, We Need to Protect Water
An international rescue plan for fresh water
Artists vs. Copyright Law
World Fair Use Day explains why artists need the right to remix and mash up culture.
Fresh Thinking on Climate Change
Both the rock star Bono and environmental authority David Morris point to commons-based solutions
Commons Books of the Year
Shareable.net picks the 15 best of 2009
Bolivia Stands Up for Common Wealth
Evo Morales's bold bet against privatization pays off.
2010: Crash or Comeback for American Cities?
With worsening local government budget woes, we must rally to preserve public services.
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
Shareable.net is a lively new website that explores the almost limitless possibilities of sharing to enhance our lives, restore the environment, save money and build community.
