Yes! Magazine just published an updated version of the article I wrote last October, “What is the Color of the New Economy?“. Check out “What’s the Role of Race in the New Economy Movement?” at http://www.yesmagazine.org/commonomics/race-and-the-new-economy.
CERO Cooperative Launching
COOPERATIVE ENERGY, RECYCLING & ORGANICS COOPERATIVA PARA ENERGIA, RECICLAJE & ORGANICOS The CERO worker cooperative is launching its startup financing campaign! Workers supported by Boston Workers Alliance and MassCOSH began planning for this recycling business about a year ago. Check out their video and their website: http://www.cero.coop/. Below is a reprint of a recent articleContinue reading CERO Cooperative Launching
April 13 Cultivating a New Food Economy: Putting People and Planet First
The Tufts New Economy Group (led by Practical Visionaries Workshop students) is hosting an all-day summit on April 13. Register now! Cultivating a New Food Economy: Putting People and Planet First April 13th, 2013 8:30am – 4:30pm Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the barrage of negativity surrounding our food systems? Daily we are madeContinue reading April 13 Cultivating a New Food Economy: Putting People and Planet First
Practical Visionaries Forum March 14: Transformative Economic Development
The word “transformation” is on the tips of many tongues these days, especially for those wanting an economy that works for all our communities. The next Practical Visionaries Forum will feature two transformative economic strategies designed for cities that have been left behind and hardest hit by the economic crisis. MIT’s Phil Thompson will talkContinue reading Practical Visionaries Forum March 14: Transformative Economic Development
Recruiting for Spring 2013 Practical Visionaries Workshop
Now Recruiting for Practical Visionaries Workshop: Spring 2013 Popular Education for Building a New Community Economy Launched in spring 2011, the Practical Visionaries Workshop (PVW) brings together Tufts Department of Urban & Environmental Policy and Planning (UEP) and community partners in Greater Boston to share, learn and develop strategies for “justainable” (just and sustainable) cities.Continue reading Recruiting for Spring 2013 Practical Visionaries Workshop
Practical Visionaries Forum Nov 27: Real Economic Development – Beyond Walmart
The Practical Visionaries Workshop partners are launching the Practical Visionaries Forum Tuesday, November 27, 2012. This Forum is a place where our partners and our broader constituencies can share with and learn from each other. Details below: Real Economic Development: Beyond Walmart Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 6-8pm @ Alternatives for Community & Environment 2181 WashingtonContinue reading Practical Visionaries Forum Nov 27: Real Economic Development – Beyond Walmart
Political Space – Intercultural Intersections in Politics and the Economy
The Tufts UEP Intercultural Practice Group is hosting a Fall symposium on Friday November 2, 2012. The theme is Political Space – Intercultural Intersections in Politics and the Economy. I’ll be opening the symposium, helping to make the connections between culture and economy and introducing solidarity economy concepts. For more information: https://sites.google.com/site/tuftsicp/events/politicalspace.
New report on NYC Participatory Budgeting
Participatory budgeting is starting to catch on here in the US. It has been developed in practice in other countries, most notably Brazil, and is seen as part of a solidarity economy. It is essentially a process for direct community control over city expenditures. A new report has just been released on New York City’sContinue reading New report on NYC Participatory Budgeting
Worker Coop Movie Premiere at Tufts October 24: Shiftchange
The Practical Visionaries Workshop is cosponsoring the premiere of a new film on worker cooperatives on Wednesday October, 24, 2012, 7pm at Tufts University (Barnum 104). Shiftchange features Mondragon, Evergreen Cooperatives, Equal Exchange, and WAGES. The screening will be followed by discussion with the film makers and worker cooperators. ************************** PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY NewContinue reading Worker Coop Movie Premiere at Tufts October 24: Shiftchange
Solidarity and Green Economy Conference Oct 13 in Worcester
The Worcester Solidarity and Green Economy Alliance (SAGE) is hosting a day-long conference on Saturday, October 13, 2012: Another World is Possible. I’ll be speaking on a plenary panel. This event will bring together activists, organizers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, local government, non-profits, and other individuals and organizations committed to forging more equitable and sustainableContinue reading Solidarity and Green Economy Conference Oct 13 in Worcester