Social Investment

Using our resources to strengthen our communities.

The UK’s Progressive Tea Party

by Johann Hari

posted Feb 08, 2011

Imagine a parallel universe where the Great Crash of 2008 inspired ordinary people to take on corporate tax evaders. The name of this parallel universe is Britain.

Washington State Joins the Movement for Public Banking

by Ellen Brown

posted Jan 24, 2011

The legislature will consider whether to move its funds from Bank of America to a publicly owned bank that would keep the state's money working locally.

Microcredit: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

by David Korten

posted Jan 19, 2011

Unraveling the confusion behind microcredit: how some models help alleviate poverty, while others exploit the poor to make the rich richer.

North Dakota: Banking on the Locals

posted Dec 31, 2010

Video: David Brancaccio visits a bank that is invested in its community.

“Let Our Tax Cuts Go”

by Chuck Collins

posted Dec 08, 2010

Why some wealthy Americans aren’t happy to see their tax cuts continued.

7 Ways to Transform Banking

by Fran Korten

posted Nov 11, 2010

Each of us can help build a resilient financial system that will serve real people in real communities.

Time for a New Theory of Money

by Ellen Brown

posted Oct 28, 2010

When we recognize that money is simply credit, we can unleash it as a powerful tool for our communities.

The Small Business Case for Ending Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

by Chuck Collins

posted Oct 14, 2010

Small business owners, often used as a prop by anti-tax lobbyists, say letting the Bush-era tax cuts expire is a good business decision.

Raise My Taxes, Please

by Naomi Sobel

posted Sep 09, 2010

Why one wealthy American wants the Bush tax cuts to expire and the estate tax to be reinstated.

10 Ways to Solve the Jobs Problem

by Fran Korten

posted Sep 02, 2010

Imagine a no-holds-barred “summit” that comes up with ideas to solve both our job and environmental problems. What might it come up with?

Home-Grown Businesses: The Role of Grassroots Financing

by Stacy Mitchell

posted Aug 26, 2010

How businesses are turning to their neighbors for funding.

The Right to Housing in Haiti

by Colette Lespinasse with Beverly Bell

posted Jul 29, 2010

With housing still inadequate more than 6 months after the earthquake, Haiti is witnessing the seeds of a people's movement to demand the human right to housing.

Development Redefined: A Holistic Vision in Bangladesh

by Suzanna Finley

posted Jun 17, 2010

Photo essay: Bangladeshi activists promote development that's rooted in indigenous knowledge and community values.

Health Care Economics 101

by Ken Fabert

posted Jun 02, 2010

When it comes to health care, everyone can't have everything right away. But we can make smarter choices that don't leave anyone out in the cold.

Reining in Wall Street: Round 1

by Sarah Anderson

posted May 26, 2010

Congress is about to pass the first financial reform bill after the meltdown, which includes small positive steps. But there are two key pieces of unfinished business.