COMMONS MAGAZINE

Jay Walljasper

Jay Walljasper, Senior Fellow at On the Commons and editor of OnTheCommons.org, created OTC’s book All That We Share: A Field Guide to the Commons. A speaker, communications strategist and writer and editor, he chronicles stories from around the world that point us toward a more equitable, sustainable and enjoyable future. He is author of The Great Neighborhood Book and a senior associate at the urban affairs consortium Citiscope. Walljasper also writes a column about city life for Shareable.net and is a Senior Fellow at Project for Public Spaces and Augsburg College’s Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning. For more of his work, see JayWalljasper.com

Stories by Jay Walljasper
Schwarzenegger Recommends Cap-and-Dividend

Schwarzenegger Recommends Cap-and-Dividend

May 26, 2009
Bipartisan support for commons-based solution to climate change
“The Earth is hiring..."

“The Earth is hiring..."

May 26, 2009
Paul Hawken’s advice to the upcoming generation
Cap and Dividend Bill Introduced in Congress

Cap and Dividend Bill Introduced in Congress

April 6, 2009
Commons-based approach to curbing global warming proposed by Rep. Chris Van Hollen
The Economic Crisis Through the Looking Glass

The Economic Crisis Through the Looking Glass

February 18, 2009
It's absurd to be cutting back public assets like libraries, transit and social services at a time when so many more people need them
Newfoundland stands up to a corporate giant

Newfoundland stands up to a corporate giant

January 30, 2009
A conservative leader strikes a blow for a commons-based society
Obama brings us together

Obama brings us together

January 21, 2009
Many folks gathered at movie theaters to see the Inauguration, one more sign of how important these institutions are to many communities
Malcolm Gladwell deconstructs the self-made man

Malcolm Gladwell deconstructs the self-made man

December 22, 2008
From Bill Gates to Wall Street, personal success depends heavily on public help
Will Taxes Always Be a Dirty Word?

Will Taxes Always Be a Dirty Word?

December 17, 2008
Bringing more public participation to how budgets are drafted will strengthen democracy
Is the End of Auto-cracy in Sight?

Is the End of Auto-cracy in Sight?

December 1, 2008
Our car-dominated transportation system may soon make more room for biking, walking, transit and trains.
It's Morning in America

It's Morning in America

November 5, 2008
The strange similarity between Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama