A Permaculture *of* Community
Community is the only sensible context for change-making.
Society
Four reasons why too much local democracy can be a bad thing
Is giving communities a say always a good thing?
The Rochester ShareFest: Swaps, Workshops, Hugs and a Little Rain
A three-day showcase of Rochester, New York’s sharing economy, the Rochester ShareFest that took place May 2-4, included swaps, repair cafes, upcycled art, music lessons, seed sharing, food, bike repair and even a thunderstorm which cut the activities a bit short.
Building a movement for happiness
Jefferson and other American revolutionary leaders including Washington, Adams and Franklin all believed that the main purpose of government was increasing the happiness of its citizens.
Piketty in Elysium
Concerns about economic inequality are driving summer blockbusters and New York Times best sellers. When will they start driving our politics?
Acorn Community
Acorn Community Farm is an egalitarian community founded in 1993.
Comparing Public Space in Paris and New York
Every day, high-density global cities are home to millions of pedestrians in their streets. Paradoxically though, many streets and transportation policies have placed more space and importance on cars rather than people.
Stand up and be counted! Join the Community Resilience Challenge!
If you’re anything like me, your laundry list of things to do gets a little crazy about this time of year.
“You have to join health and sustainability”
Health is an outcome really, and everything that the Transition movement is doing is good for health because it’s about clean water, clean air, good food, safety, security, connection with nature and towns that are liveable.
Why you don’t have to own everything
This is where the sharing economy becomes valuable. It starts to make tangible—even desirable—the notion that shared ownership can be a good thing.
Resilience in the face of genocide
The Secret War on Laos remains one of the most shameful episodes of the 20th century.
Next-Generation Infrastructure
Three initiatives to inspire holistic thinking and integrative action for rejuvenating America’s critical systems.
