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Low-income limited liability company

Low-profit limited liability companies

by Stephanie Geller

An L3C straddles the line between a nonprofit and for-profit venture, an enterprise with a profit goal that is subordinate to its charitable mission. read more
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Community development financial institution

Community development financial institutions

by Stephanie Geller

CDFIs are committed to providing services that create and broaden economic opportunities in neighborhoods that have faced historical disinvestment. read more
Democratic Ownership Money & Banking
Moms 4 Housing Oakland

Fighting gentrification and displacement: Emerging best practices

by Juliana Broad

We profile some of the strategies communities and policymakers are using around the country to combat displacement and gentrification and to build and fortify community wealth. read more
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The end of employee ownership at New Belgium

The end of employee ownership at New Belgium and why that matters

by Jessica Rose, Camille Kerr, Jason Wiener, Isaiah J. Poole

New Belgium Brewing was held up as a shining example of what could be possible through worker ownership. But its recent purchase by an international conglomerate raises questions about the best strategy and models for pursuing worker ownership. read more
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Democratic public ownership panel

Ownership Futures: Towards democratic public ownership in the 21st century

by Mathew Lawrence, Thomas Hanna

The Democracy Collaborative and Common Wealth is undertaking a 2020 project to explore the frontiers of public ownership in the 21st century, particularly in the areas of digital infrastructure, data and platforms, intellectual property, and land and natural resources. The lead researchers explain the urgent need for their work. read more
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Marjorie Kelly and Ted Howard speaking at Busboys and Poets.

On “The Making of a Democratic Economy” with Marjorie Kelly and Ted Howard

by Marjorie Kelly, Ted Howard , Isaiah J. Poole

Majorie Kelly and Ted Howard have spent the past several months talking about their book, “The Making of a Democratic Economy.” They now share what they’ve learned and how it connects to the issues facing the country at the start of a new decade. read more
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Protesters from the No PG&E Bailout Coalition

Power to the People: Winning public control of electric utilities

by Juliana Broad

Alternatives to our broken corporate energy system are gaining traction—here’s a breakdown of where people are fighting back, and where they are winning public ownership of power. read more
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Solidarity economy

Major advances in 2019 toward a more democratic economy

by Juliana Broad

This past year, state and municipal lawmakers teamed up with community organizations to fight for—and win—a wide variety of policies and initiatives that will help foster a more democratic economy. read more
Democratic Ownership Money & Banking

System Change magazine highlights a year of bold ideas

The Democracy Collaborative and the Next System Project has published System Change, a magazine that captures the bold ideas and groundbreaking work of our leaders and scholars in 2019. read more
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