Tag: Occupy movement
We are the majority; we must turn that into power
We are building toward being a movement that can make transformational changes over the next decade.
Revolution Is in the Air
“We will have to do this together. No one will do it for us. And as the numbers in the streets swell the corruption of our political system becomes ever more apparent.”
Here’s What a Solidarity Economy Looks Like—From Quebec to Chicago to...
While solidarity economy isn't very well known in the English-speaking world, it's been gaining a foothold in academia and civil society groups since the turn of the century. But now the idea has had an impact on economic thinking in the U.S.
Talking Democracy: Reassessing Formal Consensus
As way to highlight some of the Occupy movement’s successes, Formal Consensus isn't ideal for every situation or issue. So where do we go from here to develop a better system?
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Missouri set to execute Marcellus Williams despite DNA evidence proving innocence—again
Unless we reform this corrupt system, racist politicians will be rewarded with higher political offices–for–”frying a black man.”
Artificial intelligence: profit versus freedom
As with previous technological breakthroughs, AI places on society’s agenda both new issues and old contentious ones.
A telling tale of two press lords
Rupert Murdoch made the world safe for grand fortune. E.W. Scripps had a better idea.
Wildlife living in cities exemplify ‘urban trait syndrome,’ study says
What can city dwellers do to help create and nurture a healthier environment for urban wildlife?
Writers reach tentative deal with Hollywood studios after nearly 150 days on strike
"It is the leverage generated by your strike, in concert with the extraordinary support of our union siblings, that finally brought the companies back to the table to make a deal."