For most, a life without money seems inconceivable. But an emerging tribe of people living a moneyless lifestyle are completely embracing the abundance of a gift economy. Read more »
As a companion to her essays "The Slow Homes Manifesto" and "How to Stop Foreclosure through Homesharing," Janelle Orsi offers this nuts-and-bolts case study in the marriage of two households. Read more »
In this opinion piece, social entrepreneur Martin Montero shares his view that social entrepreneurship is about engaging communities in solving their own problems from the bottom up. Read more »
Following Chicago's lead, San Francisco is considering diving head first into participatory budgeting. S.F. Public Press reporter Michael Levitin takes a look at the pros and cons of citizens having a direct say in where the money goes. Read more »
Biking is an American success story, with large gains since 2000. Programs to make biking and walking safer are under attack in Congress, but so far have not been eliminated. Read more »
While mainstream America is hoping for federal economic reform, some social justice organizations are organizing low-income communities to build a new economy from the grassroots up. Read more »
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