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posted Nov 30, 2006

Increasing numbers of people are saying "No" to the corporate global economy. Local economies build human relationships, increase wealth instead of money, and cut environmental harm. Tired of feeling powerless? Bring your economy home.

Declare Independence. The roots of a new, economic story are planted. We can make them grow.	Green-Collar Goes Urban. Unlikely allies push a green and local agenda to revitalize Oakland.	Local Prosperity Works Globally. Going local is good for everyone -- including the world's poorest.
Energy for Democracy. Wind on the Great Plains could power the country. Tribes are working to bring energy production home.	Food to Stay. Local food systems make for healthier consumers, more profitable producers, and stronger communities.	The Local Multiplier Effect. Buying local isn't just about freshness. Make your money count -- more than once.
Commerce and the Commons. The market wasn't always the whole world. Let's step back from buying and selling and reclaim our living space.	Economics of Life in Balance. What's it like to have an economy of "enough"? Listen in as Adam Smith hears about Polynesian Pononomics.	In Business for Life. Judy Wicks' White Dog Cafe helped build a lively community. Now she's taking local living economies nationwide.