NEW ECONOMY

A fair economy that works for people and the planet.

#5 :: Organic Farming Cooperatives

posted Nov 17, 2006

#4 :: Zero-Waste Economics

posted Nov 17, 2006

#3 :: Catching the Winds of Change

posted Nov 17, 2006

#2 :: Self-Help Through Microcredit

posted Nov 17, 2006

#1 :: Launching a New Apollo

posted Nov 17, 2006

10 Ways to a Human-Scale Economy

posted Nov 17, 2006

We offer the YES! perspective on 10 great innovations that prove change is not only possible, but underway. Tired of feeling powerless? See how to bring your economy home.

The Local Multiplier Effect

posted Nov 16, 2006

Buying local products at local businesses creates a ripple effect as those businesses and employees in turn spend your money locally. In contrast corporate chains send most of your money out of town.

Go Local Resource Guide

posted Nov 13, 2006

These resources offer ways you can get involved with the “Go Local” movement right now. Explore them; share them; start declaring your independence from the global corporate economy today

Local Energy, Local Power

by Winona LaDuke

posted Nov 07, 2006

Energy for Democracy - wind on the Great Plains could power the country. Tribes are working to bring energy production home.

Green-Collar Jobs for Urban America

by Van Jones, Ben Wyskida

posted Nov 06, 2006

Oakland discovers that green-collar jobs can revitalize its economy and sets out on the path to becoming a 'global green city.'

Creating Real Prosperity

by Frances Moore Lappé

posted Nov 06, 2006

Poor people are themselves creating the real job growth in much of the Global South through microcredit institutions and people's movements.

Independence from the Corporate Global Economy

by Ethan Miller

posted Oct 31, 2006

Our current economy is failing us, but there are alternatives. The roots of small-scale, local economies are in place. We can make them grow.

Caffeinated Community Comeback: Small Ohio Town Discovers Power of Networking

by Frances Moore Lappé

posted Oct 17, 2006

A story of community redevelopment from the bottom up. Starting with a coffee shop, and adding artisans, classes, and the power of networking. June Holley now helps communities around the globe form Smart Networks by training and supporting Network Weavers. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks.

Southern Revival

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Sep 01, 2006

The Southeast Social Forum prepares for a larger gathering of dedicated activists from all over U.S.

The Bronx, New York: Quality Job, Quality Care

by Eric Laursen

posted Aug 31, 2006

Cooperative Home Care Associates offers home health care services with motivated employee owners and a cooperative that is growing.