Pandemic Crash Shows Worker Co-ops Are More Resilient Than Traditional Business
This crisis requires new solutions. Read the story at Truthout.
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History Shows That Sustained, Disruptive Protests Work
Most progressive victories in U.S. history did not enjoy majority support when they were won. Read the original article at Yes! Magazine.
A Proven Alternative to Policing
Read about Chicago’s community peacemakers at Waging Nonviolence.
Judges Strike Down “Ag-Gag” Laws for Violating the First Amendment
A key victory for journalist exposing on animal cruelty on factory farms. Read more at Truthout.
Meet BlackRock, the New Great Vampire Squid
BlackRock eats the Fed for breakfast, and bails itself out. See Ellen Brown’s story at Dandelion Salad.
The Post Office Belongs to the Public
Let’s not Give it to Wall Street. Read more at InTheseTimes.
The Coronavirus and the Future of Main Street
By Lloyd Alter Our Main Streets and High Streets have been in trouble for decades, thanks to the onslaught of malls, then Walmart and the big box stores, then Amazon and online shopping. It wasn’t…
Here’s What a ‘Feminist Economic Recovery Plan’ Looks Like
By Frances Nguyen A universal basic income. Special emergency funds for marginalized groups, including undocumented immigrant women, domestic workers, women with disabilities and sex-trafficking survivors. Waived co-payments for covid-19 tests and treatment, including for incarcerated…
Participatory Community Engagement at Risk
By Nathan Boucher, DrPH On February 3rd of this year, Raleigh City Council voted to disband the city’s 18 longstanding Citizen Advisory Councils (CAC), eroding public trust in government. This has now been compounded by…
Out of the Coronavirus Crisis Can Come Efficient Historic Changes for Justice
By Ralph Nader Many of us have heard that the Chinese character for “crisis” is also the character for “opportunity.” During the coronavirus crisis, we have a duty to apply political solutions and emerge much…