Wee Shall Overcome: Tiny Houses, Big Plans

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Americans live in a country in which bigger is often supposed to be better. Perhaps this is why our homes, like our food portions, waistlines, and debt, continue to expand. Read more »

Twitter Labor

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Last week, I got a notice from Twitter saying the Manhattan District Attorney's office had subpoenaed my account activity for a three-month period between September and December of last year. Read more »

Colbert on The Sharing Economy [Video]

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Comedy Central host and one-man performance piece Stephen Colbert sat down with AOL co-founder Steve Case to talk about Case's company Revolution and the rise of collaborative consumption. Read more »

Legalize It: Renting Rooms Isn't Harboring Fugitives

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Tight budgets and the Internet have given rise to startups like Airbnb. That is, unless an existing thicket of rules and regulations on the operation of hotels strangles the emerging eBay of empty bedrooms. Read more »

With Apologies to the Hungarian Cafe

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Recession diarist Corbyn Hightower travels back to New York City, the place where she nurtured her dreams as a young adult. Read more »

Together Not Forever

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On the morning of May 31, 2011, Daniel and I drove Michal’s old grey Altima to pick up the huge UHaul truck. Read more »

Speedroommating Takes New York! [VIDEO]

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Finding a good match is always a tough row to hoe, whether it's for a romantic mate or a roommate. Some creative thinkers in New York City borrowed a strategy from the former and applied it to the latter. Et voila! Speedroommating. Read more »

So You Want to Build a Little Free Library?

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Tips, plans and inspiration to help you make and run a Little Free Library in your town. Read more »

January 21 Is World Swap Day!

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It might too late to organize your own swap event, but that doesn't mean you can't participate in this low-impact day of sharing and trading. Read more »

PDX Lending Library Offers Shareable Wedding Decor

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Planning a wedding? Read about one bride's quest to create a lending community that provides amazing used decor to couples on a tight budget. Read more »
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