COMMONS MAGAZINE

David Bollier

Stories by David Bollier

Expressions of Community Heart-Mind

August 9, 2005
A garden grows in Steamboat Springs and offers a shining example of community connection.

The Video Game Theory of Global Politics

August 8, 2005
The video game theory of global politics

More Baloney from Your "Hometown" Broadcaster

July 26, 2005
No there there. The alarming decline of local news.

Why Online Commons Are Besting the Mainstream Media

July 19, 2005
Why online commons are besting the mainstream media and may give rise to a full-blown cultural revolution.

The Wiki Explosion

July 18, 2005
The wiki explosion frees knowledge and makes it available to people who want it – a revolution in information.

An Economic Theory of the Commons

July 12, 2005
A new economic theory of the commons challenges shows how traditional economists undervaluesthe importance of shared assets with a distinct bias in favor of private property.

The Quiet Race to Own Life and Matter

July 1, 2005
The quiet race to own life itself. What are the moral, social, and economic implications?

A Disappointing Day for the Internet Commons

June 27, 2005
A disappointing day for the internet and the commons. The U.S. Supreme Court allows big firms to control our access to the internet.

Success Stories of Environmental Justice

June 21, 2005
Success stories of environmental justice from the developing world.

Wal-Mart Clerks Become Copyright Vigilantes

June 9, 2005
Wal-Mart clerks become copyright vigilantes. If your photo looks too good, they won't develop it, presuming you are stealing a professional's work.

Brazil Goes Open Source, the Wikimedia Commons Soars

June 7, 2005
Good news about the commons from Brazil and the wiki world; bad news from the U.K.

The Dangers of Faux Localism

June 1, 2005
Everyone knows the importance of local institutions with character and soul. That's why national chains try to pass themselves off as examples of local charm.