Commons Magazine
The Huge Difference Between Republicans and DemocratsLook at what they are doing at the state level today |
The Next New EconomyJessica Conrad explores the rise of a global phenomenon in the Twin Cities |
How Do We "Commonify" Our Minds?Breaking free of the belief that the market rules everything in our lives |
A Huge Win for the CommonsUS Supreme Court rules human genes cannot be patented |
"The Cat’s Out of the Bag and Now I Must Take it Even Further"Poet performer Douglas Kearney on collaborative creativity |
FoodopolyOur dysfunctional, corporate dominated food system threatens our health and the planet |
Youth Center in a Midwest Town Runs as a CommonsOne participant describes their model of commons-based democracy and collective ownership |
Why I No Longer Give Away My MusicHow the digital music biz makes it difficult for musicians to offer free downloads |
Bicycling Surges Across the US, Outpacing Noisy CriticsHow the "bikelash" was overcome in New York and other cities |
Give a LittleTED talks--where ideas hit the big time--explore the importance of generosity |
Protecting Drinking Water by Preventing Pollution in Upstream CommunitiesLatin American water leaders discuss commons approach for safe water |
Potential Partners We Don't RecognizeWhy local government, co-ops, community organizations, and unions are commoners |
From Berlin With HopeInternational Economics & the Commons Conference breaks new ground in how we thrive together |
How Artists Strengthen CommunitiesThe rise of creative placemaking raises interesting questions |
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Poetry as ProvocationAn interview with Sarah Browning of Split This Rock |
America's Most Enduring Common GroundSince 1634, the Boston Commons has been shared by all |
Hidden Power Grab Stops Communities From Deciding Their Own FuturesIncreasingly states are quashing the power of local governments--and thwarting innovation |
Why Should We Care About the Commons Now?Yes, it’s history. And also our best hope for the future |
The Commons That Connects Us Six Days a WeekThe Post Office is under siege from many sides, but is showing political resilience |
Summertime Ooooohhs!A disproportionately large share of our best memories happen in parks |
The Real TragedyEcological ruin stems from what happens to--not what is caused by--the commons |
How Arts and Culture Open a Window to the Wider WorldAnd help us more clearly see all that we share |
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