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Solidarity Economy: The Next American Revolution?
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Research: Why Big Companies Must Join the Collaborative Economy
The collaborative economy is lasting, widespread, and disruptive. Here's research on why big companies need to join it.

Why Cities Should Use Public Banks Instead of Big Banks

By Matt Stannard

| 06.17.13, 2:45pm | Comments (0)

Of all the public entities that have fallen victim to the big bank-induced economic downturn, cities have the most compelling stories of being burned. And the biggest motivation to get their own banks.

Food

Food Rescue Program Spreads in Colorado

By Nora Leccese

| 06.12.13, 6:30pm | Comments (0)

A successful food rescue program in Boulder helps another Colorado town start their own and creates a "how to" guide for other communities that want to replicate it.

San Francisco

San Francisco's Mayor Lee Launches Sharing Economy Partnership for Disaster Response

By Rory Smith

| 06.12.13, 6:22pm | Comments (2)

Mayor Lee and the Department of Emergency Management partner with BayShare to harness the power of sharing to tackle future disasters.

students

Boulder Sharing Economy Summit Finds Common Ground

By Jordan Mann

| 06.11.13, 3:27pm | Comments (0)

Boulder activists, organizations and businesses find common ground in a desire for a more shareable future for their city.

gratitude

Five Ways to Cultivate Gratitude at Work

By Jeremy Adam Smith

| 06.10.13, 9:02am | Comments (0)

According to a survey of 2,000 Americans released earlier this year, people are less likely to feel or express gratitude at work than anyplace else.

Creative Commons

New Report Maps the Future of the Creative Commons

By Cat Johnson

| 06.18.13, 5:40am | Comments (0)

Creative Commoners from around the world met recently to survey their 10 year history and map the future. The resulting publication, The Future of the Creative Commons, lays out the organization’s vision and strategic priorities.

collaborative consumption

Event: Building Trust in the Sharing Economy

By Neal Gorenflo

| 06.14.13, 6:30pm | Comments (1)

You're invited to Shareable's next event in San Francisco on building trust and safety in the sharing economy. Come dialog with a panel of experts and mingle with the sharing community at CouchSurfing HQ.

markets

Food For Thought: Why Barcelona’s Markets Are “Super” Places

By Project for Public Spaces

| 06.10.13, 9:00am | Comments (6)

There's a space that often goes unappreciated as a community hub in today’s convenience-oriented cities: public markets.

library

Library Sets Record For Longest Book Domino Chain [Video]

By Cat Johnson

| 06.07.13, 7:23am | Comments (0)

The Seattle Public Library staff set a new world record recently when they placed and toppled over 2,000 books in what is now considered the world's longest book domino chain.

Bike backlash