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Queerness and the Next System: Opening Up the Discussion

Queerness and the Next System: Opening Up the Discussion

A comprehensive LGBTQ justice agenda will require that we delve far deeper than LGBTQ-specific legislation to address the structural inequities affecting constituencies of queer people within some of the most powerful institutions of US civic life. read more

Webinar: Toward a Caring Economy

What would it look like if the system in all of its dimensions – cultural, economic, political, environmental – focused on ensuring we have a healthy society and planet? What would it take so caring for people and nature is a top priority? read more
Inaugural Teach-Ins unite communities to envision the Next System

The Next System Teach-Ins: Full Spring 2016 Schedule

Our Next System Teach-Ins are providing platforms and opening space for students, faculty, and community to envision and create the Next System. read more
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UW Seattle Teach-In Livestream Videos

Videos from the Next System Teach-In at UW Seattle! read more
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What Comes After Capitalism? Upcoming Teach-Ins Can Show a Way Forward

Over the coming decades, and especially when the next crash comes, will we be ready to offer a clear, workable and compelling vision of how to reorganize society? read more

A Radical Alliance of Black and Green Could Save the World

The power of community is vast and the ability to exact change when groups come together for one purpose is beyond anything an individual can accomplish. What kind success can those fighting for racial justice and advocates for the environment reach if they work together? read more
“We all have a right to the city and must fight to win it!”

“We all have a right to the city and must fight to win it!”

A conversation with Tony Romano of the Right to the City Alliance. read more
Social Democracy

Lane Kenworthy on Social Democracy as a Next System

As part of our “New Systems: Possibilities and Proposals” series, Lane Kenworthy delves into a model for Social Democracy that he believes would be beneficial for a next system. read more
Kurdish Women Struggle for a Next System in Rojava

Kurdish Women Struggle for a Next System in Rojava

In order for women to be recognized as agents in society, the whole system needs to be changed. read more