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Socialism, America-Style

by Gar Alperovitz, Thomas Hanna

In this article for The New York Times, co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz, along with the Democracy Collaborative’s director of research Thomas M. Hanna discuss socialism in 21st century America. read more
Democratic Ownership
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Bring back the Institute for Workers’ Control

by Joe Guinan

Joe Guinan, senior fellow at the Democracy Collaborative and executive director of the Next System Project, discusses the political, economic, and environmental disasters occurring today, and points to salvage in the form of workers’ control. read more
Democratic Ownership
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Systemic Problems Require Systemic Solutions: Time to Talk About the Next System

by Gus Speth

If we are to escape the crisis now unfolding around us, we must create a new system of political economy capable of taking us to a very different place, where outcomes that are truly sustainable, equitable, and democratic are commonplace. read more
Movement Strategy & History
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Systemic Problems Require Systemic Solutions: Time to Talk About the Next System

by Gus Speth

If we are to escape the crisis now unfolding around us, we must create a new system of political economy capable of taking us to a very different place, where outcomes that are truly sustainable, equitable, and democratic are commonplace. read more
Movement Strategy & History
Default Image: Stained Glass

National Launch Webinar: The Next System Project

In our national launch webinar, Next System Project Co-chairs Gar Alperovitz and Gus Speth were joined by Angela Glover Blackwell, Juliet Schor, and Gerald Torres for a conversation about finding systemic solutions to the systemic crisis we face. read more
Democracy & Governance Movement Strategy & History
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We Need a New Economic System

by Gar Alperovitz

In order to find solutions to our current political and economic issues, there needs to be full systemic change. Gar Alperovitz discusses the need for a new economic system in this article for Aljazeera America. read more
Movement Strategy & History
It's Time to Get Serious About Systemic Solutions to Systemic Problems

It’s Time to Get Serious About Systemic Solutions to Systemic Problems

by Gus Speth, Gar Alperovitz

It is time to begin a real conversation—locally, nationally and at all levels—about what a genuine alternative beyond corporate capitalism and state socialism would look like, and how we would build it. read more
Movement Strategy & History
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It’s Time to Talk About the Next System

by Cecilia Gingerich

A systemic crisis requires systemic solutions. read more
Movement Strategy & History
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The Next System Project statement on systemic crisis

Download a PDF version of It’s Time to Face the Depth of the Systemic Crisis We Confront, our statement on the need for a national discussion and debate on systemic solutions. read more
Movement Strategy & History