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Why We Need to Keep 80% of Fossil Fuels in the Ground

Life depends on it.

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Why We Must Try

We must get big money out of our democracy, end crony capitalism, and make our economy and democracy work for the many.

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Democratic Money and Capital for the Commons

How to assure the independence of commons when the dominant systems of finance, banking, and money are so hostile to commoning.

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In a Tiny House Village, Portland’s Homeless Find Dignity

As cities search for solutions to homelessness, Portland’s Dignity Village offers 60 men and women community and safety.

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3 Ways to Bring David Bowie’s Spirit to Your Social Change Work

He pushed boundaries, challenged norms, and helped pop culture become more inclusive. Here’s how to keep his legacy alive.

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The Big Short and Bernie’s Plan to Bust Up Wall Street

To paraphrase philosopher George Santayana, those who cannot remember they were screwed by Wall Street are condemned to be screwed again.

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On a National Scale, Procreation Isn’t Optional: So Why Don’t We Have Paid Family Leave?

What percentage of working women in America do you think have no access to paid maternity leave?

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Saving Our Future by Soiling Ourselves

Transitioning to organic regenerative agriculture practices “offers the best, and perhaps our only, hope for averting a global warming disaster.”

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Call to Claim the Sky as Common Good Intensifies

“The global atmosphere is certainly one of our major common assets and should be held in trust and protected from harm for current and future generations.”

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Cities, States, and “Subnations” like the Left Coast are Key to Cutting Carbon

Climate responsibility will fall to individuals, businesses, and local governments.