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Cooperative Banking in Croatia

Cooperative Banking in Croatia

by Adam Simpson, Sarah McKinley

The Democracy Collaborative’s Adam Simpson and Sarah McKinley sat down with Goran Jeras, one of the lead developers of ebanka, an ethical bank project launching in Croatia, for a conversation about building the institutions of an ethical and sustainable financial system. read more
Democratic Ownership
A banner reading "Resist" flying from a crane over the White House

Building a System-Changing Response to Trump and Trumpism at All Levels

by Gar Alperovitz

The response must begin with—but also go beyond—the urgent work of defending, wherever and however possible, the individuals and communities most at risk. read more
Movement Strategy & History
'All Resistance Is Local': A Plan of Progressive Action for the Trump Years

‘All Resistance Is Local’: A Plan of Progressive Action for the Trump Years

by Gar Alperovitz

Instead of accepting defeat in the face of the Trump administration, many people are looking to resist. But what can be done when changes at the national level seem unlikely? read more
Movement Strategy & History
2016 Elections and State Level Climate Policy Victories

2016 Elections and State Level Climate Policy Victories

by Carla Skandier

With the election of Trump, a climate change denier, the environmental world took a difficult hit. However, there are signs of hope at the local level that have the ability to lead to real change. The time is now and the work is ours to do. read more
Environment & Energy
Dark clouds over the White House

Dark times call for brighter new visions of the world we want to see

Our system is failing. Profound anger at a rigged system has led many voters to reach for something different – even if it means turning in a dangerous new direction. read more
Community & Place Movement Strategy & History Democracy & Governance
The Next Health System

The Next Health System

by Jamie Harvie

The health and well-being of individuals is inseparable from nature and inseparable from the health of community. read more
Health & Wellbeing
A glowing sign reading "Higher Ed Not Debt" above a university campus

Wiping the Slate Clean: Quantitative Easing, “Cancelling” Student Debt, and the Latent Power of the Fed

by Cecilia Gingerich

Could quantitative easing be used to cancel $1 trillion of student debt? And if so, what else could it and similar monetary policies accomplish? read more
Money & Banking
Advancing the Next System with Advanced Manufacturing

Advancing the Next System with Advanced Manufacturing

by Max Ogden, Nina Gregg, Doug Gamble , Andrew Dettmer, David Schweickart

An emphasis on advanced manufacturing is not counter to building a modern state and civil society that care for and protect people and democracy—it is an integral part of that effort. read more
Democratic Ownership Public Planning
Inaugural Teach-Ins unite communities to envision the Next System

The Next System Teach-In Initiative

Are you tired of business as usual? Want to help millions of Americans learn about the real alternatives that already exist and how to be a part of them? read more
Movement Strategy & History