This manuscript on emerging solidarity economies in Massachusetts by Penn Loh and Boone Shear will be forthcoming in the journal Community Development. Solidarity Economy (SE) is a movement that can build power within and across scales and win supportive policy and public resources. Using the development of SE in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, Massachusetts asContinue reading Solidarity Economy in Massachusetts – forthcoming article
The Progressive Struggle to Save Capitalism (repost)
Check out this op-ed piece by Boone Shear and Stephen Healy, first published in Truthout on October 23, 2012. Both are involved in the Worcester Solidarity and Green Economy Alliance and organizers of the October 13, 2012 conference. ****************************** Regulation and reform might eventually manifest a kinder, gentler capitalism, but we’ve seen how hard itContinue reading The Progressive Struggle to Save Capitalism (repost)
Plenary Remarks at SAGE Conference October 13
On Saturday, October 13, 2012 the Worcester Solidarity and Green Economy Alliance held an incredible gathering with more than 100 people. I had the opportunity to kick off the plenary session in the morning to help frame the day. Check out the video of the plenary (also my notes are below) and of a workshopContinue reading Plenary Remarks at SAGE Conference October 13
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