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COMMONS MAGAZINE

Environment

Economic growth that depends upon depleting nature is not “progress,” but wanton destruction of a vital commons. Our mission is to draw attention to this theft of commonly owned wealth and promote ways to restore natural ecosystems through better commons management systems.

May 30, 2012

New Website Maps What We Share Around the Great Lakes

Digital advances paired with commons consciousness helps protect what belongs to us
May 25, 2012

Waterkeeper Alliance Declares Great Lakes a Shared Commons

A new resolution passed by the international organization founded and chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
May 16, 2012

Our Home on Earth

Winona LaDuke outlines lessons from indigenous cultures for restoring balance
May 15, 2012

Back to the Land for the Occupy Movement

Commons at the heart of the issue in occupation of agricultural land in the Bay Area
May 10, 2012

What Exactly is Mitt Romney Saying?

His comments on Hoover Dam, Interstate highways and the Keystone XL pipeline deserve scrutiny
May 1, 2012

Environment

April 14, 2012

The Permaculture Revolution Takes Root in Cities

A crowdfunding effort to promote open source gardening
April 1, 2012

Claiming Our Commons

Creating new avenues for genuine citizenship and a revitalized civil society
March 30, 2012

More People Biking and Walking Benefits Everyone, Not Just Bikers and Walkers

Lower health care costs, stronger communities, less congestion, less transportation spending.