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Red-state socialism

Red-state socialism

by Brett Heinz

Many “red states” already have some socialist policies and institutions—actual common ownership and public provision of goods and services often reserved for private markets. Not only are many of these institutions long-lasting; they’re also both popular and successful. read more
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Freedom from the market

by Thomas Hanna, Peter Gowan

The Labour Party’s announcement that it will back Universal Basic Services in the next election in the United Kingdom is a landmark in the fight to curb the influence of the market over our lives. read more
Democracy & Governance
Participatory budgeting

Participatory budgeting

by Will Flagle

Participatory budgeting democratizes public investment by giving people the power to decide how public dollars are spent. read more
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Designing our communities for justice

by Johanna Bozuwa, Isaiah J. Poole, Basav Sen, Michael Velarde

Especially in light of the climate crisis, how can communities plan for their infrastructure needs with justice and inclusion at the forefront? The Next System Project’s Johanna Bozuwa, the Institute for Policy Study’s Basav Sen, and We Act for Environmental Justice’s Michael Velarde offer insights. read more
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Social wealth funds as vehicles of economic empowerment

by Gabriel Acevero, Jhumpa Bhattacharya, Matt Bruenig, Adam Simpson

Gabriel Acevero, Jhumpa Bhattacharya, and Matt Bruenig discuss how social wealth funds work and the transformative role they can play in the financial security of individuals and communities. read more
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Polling on key elements of the democratic economy

YouGov in March 2019 conducted this poll for The Democracy Collaborative on several key questions related to aspects of the democratic economy, including support for worker ownership, public enterprises and democratic control over key economic activities. read more
Democratic Ownership Democracy & Governance
Women's March Washington 2017

A people’s state of the nation

by Gus Speth

The United States is at the very bottom in many key measures of social and economic well-being, including poverty, inequality, and longevity. No wonder Americans are frustrated and angry. read more
Democracy & Governance Health & Wellbeing

Participatory budgeting: When government really is by the people

by Shari Davis, Alexander Kolokotronis, Loriane Ngarambe, Adam Simpson

This week we are talking about deepening democracy in our communities through participatory budgeting and participatory decision making more broadly. read more
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Amazon New York City protest

Without Amazon, New York can now do economic development right

by Isaiah J. Poole

There is an opening to make the city’s emerging solidarity economy a viable alternative to the tactic of using tax giveaways to woo large corporations. read more
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