NEW ECONOMY

A fair economy that works for people and the planet.

Pieces of the Puzzle

by Jill Bamburg

posted Sep 30, 2002

The story of Burlington Vermont, Will Raap, Gardener's Supply company, Intervale foundation, Burlington Legacy Project, Bernie Saunders, and how Burlington became one of America's most sustainable communities.

A Place For Dignity

by Carol Estes

posted Jan 31, 2002

Dignity Village in Portland, Oregon, a tent city. Dignity Village is fundamentally different. It's a self-governing community of about 60 homeless people who take care of themselves by taking care of each other.

What To Do When Corporations Rule the World

by David Korten

posted Jun 30, 2001

What to do when Corporations Rule the World, an interview with David Korten by Sarah van Gelder. Authors converse about threats to democracy and the environment posed by corporate globalization.

Second Chance For Black Farmers

by Carol Estes

posted Jun 30, 2001

A recent class-action suit by black farmers against the USDA fails to stem the loss of land by African American farmers.

Thirst For Justice

by Maude Barlow

posted Jun 30, 2001

Thirst for Justice, by Maude Barlow. Privatization of Bolivia's water supply fails in the face of protest, and a local coallition takes on water distribution.

A Tale of Three Cities

by Rachel Brahinsky

posted Jun 30, 2001

A Tale of Three Cities, by Rachel Brahinsky. Cautionary tales from California highlight the need for reform in the energy industry and in energy policy.

The White Dog's Tale

by Maryann Gorman

posted Mar 31, 2001

Judy Wicks story about the White Dog Cafe and how an entrepreneur can also be an activist.

Real Vacations For All

by Juliet Schor

posted Mar 31, 2001

We should increase vacation time in the U.S.

Now I Become Myself

by Parker Palmer

posted Mar 31, 2001

Parker Palmer writes about finding his vocation and the link between self and service

Reimagining Your Life

by Elyse Fields

posted Mar 31, 2001

Re-Imagining Your Life- Lisa Zeiler, Roberto Maestas, Al Chase, Bob Dickerson, Ariel Meadows

Discussion Guide: Working for Life

posted Mar 31, 2001

Discussion Guide for Working for Life, Right Livelihood, YES is a leading-edge quarterly journal magazine published by the nonprofit Positive Futures Network concerned with building a more just, sustainable, and compassionate future

Worker Owned and Local Businesses

by Dan Swinney

posted Mar 31, 2001

Downsized? Stuck in a cubicle? Here is how some people are creating a livelihood and also building the foundations of a life-sustaining economy.

Why Work?

by Bob Black

posted Mar 31, 2001

Bob Black, Why Work? Examines the stultifying impact of work and jobs and advocates the abolition of most production and the tranformation of work to play.

The Year of Global Protest - "We withdraw our consent!"

by Walden Bello

posted Mar 31, 2001

The Year of Global Protest: "We withdraw our consent!" by Walden Bello. Reviews anti-globalization protests and activism following the Seattle WTO demonstrations and considers the process of deligitimization of the institutions of global capitalism.

One Meal, One Vote

by Donella Meadows

posted Oct 27, 2000

One meal, one vote, by Donella Meadows. Consumers have the power to end factory farming and the dangers it poses to humans and animals.