Alternatives to Political Systems
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Surveying Commons Activism on the International Stage
The following is an adaptation of my notes for my talk at the Occupy Wall Street “Making Worlds” conference on…
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Update on Sociocracy Workshop, Brisbane (March 2012)
What: Sociocracy Workshop When: March 16-17, with an additional, optional Advanced Training day on March 19 (1.1mb PDF flyer) Where:…
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A Manifesto for Psychopaths
Ayn Rand’s ideas have become the Marxism of the new right. by George Monbiot: journalist, author, academic and environmental and…
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The Fight of the Century
As economies contract, a global popular uprising confronts power elites over access to the essentials of human existence. What are…
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Global Economy Expanded More Slowly than Expected in 2011
by Brigid Fitzgerald Reading, Earth Policy Institute The global economy grew 3.8 percent in 2011, a drop from 5.2 percent…
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ReOccupy Portugal
I have seen a possibility and a lot of factors that are working in favor of this possibility, so it…
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To Everyone Feeling Screwed Over by the Economy
Editor’s Note: If you enjoy the article below, and you missed Kyle’s past 3-part series, amongst others, be sure to…
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Peer-to-Peer Themes and Urban Priorities for the Self-organizing Society
by Nikos A. Salingaros, The University of Texas at San Antonio Abstract This essay presents desirable social functioning as basically…
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Divine Injustice
Drone warfare can be used to thwart democratic movements, anywhere. by George Monbiot: journalist, author, academic and environmental and political…
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Community Design Template for 25-500 Families
Introduction Back in 2008 I spent 6 weeks in Venezuela. I have a Venezuelan friend who believes as I do…
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Permaculture and Wall Street — We Must Tackle the Runaway Fiscal Economy Head On, “We Must Face Up and Fight”
I admire the efforts of the permaculturists at the Occupy Wall Street camp, and I think, judging by his statement…
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