Stories

The Democracy Collaborative’s Gar Alperovitz and Thomas Hanna write about publicly owned broadband in certain American cities, and discuss the merits of public ownership and these cities’ ability to push back against corporate control of a vital economic resource. read more

Within a capitalist society, such as America, there is an obvious emphasis on private ownership. However, successful uses of public ownership models can be found in the unlikeliest of states. read more

From a conservative Southern boy to a professional with an impressive resume detailing his work towards a transformative change in our political and economic systems, distinguished fellow and co-chair of the Next System Project Gus Speth details his own history in this article. read more

In the United States, conservative Nebraska is the only state where every single resident and business receives electricity from a community-owned institution rather than a for-profit corporation. read more

As national and international challenges mount across the full spectrum of human affairs, and as more and more acute observers conclude that the problems we face trace back one way or another to our system of political economy—the corporatist, consumerist capitalism that we have today—it is timely to ask, where is the activism that might change the system? read more

Gus Speth debunks America’s growth imperative by laying out five unmistakable problems with the obsession for economic growth. read more

Our nation can realize a future that is equitable and ecologically balanced, but to do so we must build a movement supported by a broad base of citizens committed to transformative change. read more

It is time for America to move to a post-growth society, where working life, the natural environment, our communities and families, and the public sector are no longer sacrificed for the sake of mere GDP growth. read more

The situation we face today is so dire that we should consider new initiatives in the context of a fundamentally different approach to economic life. In short, what the world needs is a new economic paradigm. read more