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
The 5th of July

The 5th of July

July 9, 2008
A refreshing drink of water on a long bike ride reminds me how much the commons is still part of our lives.
How to Tell If Your Tap Water Is Safe

How to Tell If Your Tap Water Is Safe

July 9, 2008
Food & Water Watch helps you understand water quality reports.
Can Cattle Save Us From Global Warming?

Can Cattle Save Us From Global Warming?

June 30, 2008
A small band of activists and scientists believe that farming done the right way can remove carbon from the atmosphere.
A Mini-bus Named Self-Defense

A Mini-bus Named Self-Defense

June 27, 2008
The spirit of the commons thrives on a Caribbean island, and the best way to experience it is riding to town in a van
Paul Revere in a Labcoat

Paul Revere in a Labcoat

June 26, 2008
Dr. James E. Hansen's courageous truth-telling about climate change.
Water for All

Water for All

June 25, 2008
Talkin’ About a Commons Revolution
Stalking the Wild Apple

Stalking the Wild Apple

June 18, 2008
John Bunker seeks to recover some of the 10,000 apple varieties that once flourished in the U.S.
A Small Slice of Big Problems

A Small Slice of Big Problems

June 12, 2008
A lesson from science fiction about how to spark green activism
Throttle the Bottle

Throttle the Bottle

May 27, 2008
New campaigns arise to get everyone back on tap
Water is a Human Right

Water is a Human Right

April 30, 2008