By Kara Huntermoon, Grassroots Economic Organising
It may turn out that raising children in community is my most effective form of climate justice activism. These kids will be able to see horizons that I cannot even imagine. I’m looking forward to following their lead.
By Katarzyna Gajewska, Postgrowth
What is the personal experience of living in a community that wants to change the basic tenets of economic system and work organization? Certainly, each community is different and the individuals living there determine the atmosphere, so my description cannot serve as a base for generalization.
By Helen Iles, Grassroots Economic Organizing
In the individualistic society which is promoted by global capitalism, it’s a radical act to choose to live collectively. Sharing, be it space, food, or resources, has not been strongly promoted by those who want us to consume as much as possible...
By Matt Stannard, Occupy.com
Economic insecurity is the American nightmare.
By Kim Eckart, YES! magazine
The cluster of townhomes and apartments brings together low-income elders and nine adults who have adopted or are in the process of adopting children out of foster care through an organization that provides on-site services and creates a support network for all.
By Katarzyna Gajewska, P2P Foundation Blog
It takes systematic work and engagement to build up a reputation that gives one more influence and support for one’s project. The non-hierarchical relations imply a lot of self-responsibility but also a feeling of empowerment.
By Fellowship for Intentional Community Staff, Shareable
This is the story of Rebecca Reid, her family, and their decision to move from a cohousing community to a farmhouse.
By Pamela Boyce Simms, Resilience.org
Both The Transition Towns (Transition) and Intentional Communities movements facilitate secession, to varying degrees, from the exploitive culture that surrounds us, and build alternatives that are supported by broad networks.
By Sky Blue, Grassroots Economic Organizing
Community is an important buzzword these days. People recognize that social structures are deteriorating and that people want more of a sense of connection with others.
By Marissa Mommaerts, Transition US
Almost 20 years later, Dancing Rabbit (DR) is a fully functioning ecovillage with around 60 full-time members who live happily on just 10% of the resources the average American consumes.
By Simon Fairlie, The Land
Communities, these days, are arguably less likely to break up than nuclear families.
By Jack Santa Barbara, Ken White, Resilience.org
Post Carbon Institute’s Associate Director Ken White recently visited Atamai Village, an evolving resilient community outside of Motueka, near the top of NZ’s South Island.