12 Empowering Ways to Engage in Civic Affairs
byConnect with others who are fighting for the same causes.
Solutions
An Alternative to Growth Economics: Doughnuts
byWhy the economy should look more like a doughnut.
Nationalism vs. Globalism: The New Political Divide
byHow do we make sense of today’s political divisions? Historian Yuval Harari places our current turmoil in a broader context.
How Norway Avoided Becoming a Fascist State
byInstead of falling to the Nazi party, Norway broke through to a social democracy. Their history shows us polarization is nothing to despair over.
10 Ways Vancouver Created a Greener, More Efficient Transportation System
byIn 2012, Vancouver BC set a lofty transportation goal—for people to make more than 50% of their trips in the city by foot, bicycle, and public transit by 2020. In 2015, the city had already met its target.
It Wasn’t All Bad: 5 Signs of Positive Change in 2016
byThe election divided the year into “before” and “after.” But there remain signs of hope for 2017.
My Wishes for Obama’s Parting Shots
byIn the waning days of his administration, I’d recommend Obama take the following last stands.
Global Network of Mayors Join Forces to Combat Climate Change and Inequality
by“The job of a mayor is not to guarantee the prosperity of the current generation, but the next generation.”
Seattle Takes Steps to Divest $3 Billion From Wells Fargo Over Standing Rock
byThe proposal will be voted on next month and could have broader implications to ensure the city partners with socially responsible businesses.
Portugal Announces World’s First Nationwide Participatory Budgeting Project
byRestoring contact between government and its citizens.