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New Economy Roundup: Black Co-op History, Energy Democracy Now, Artists Dismantling Capitalism
This week we’re celebrating the history and future of Black cooperative economics! We’re also talking about why the Southern blackouts highlight the...
New Economy Roundup: Strike Wave, Biden’s First 100 Days, Worker Co-op Foundations
This week we’re talking about the ongoing wave of essential worker strikes, what to expect and demand during the Biden administration’s first 100...
New Economy Roundup: We Must Fight White Supremacy; A People’s Vaccine; Economics of Abolition
This week we’re reflecting on last week’s right-wing insurrection in the capitol, new data showing that women of color accounted for all job losses...
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Resources from our Network
Handbook for Artists Working in Community
This handbook is a practical manual for individual artists who would like to begin or deepen this kind of artistic practice – work in and work with community. The stories, tools, and wisdom shared here were gathered from creative practitioners who regularly do this work.
Gilded Giving 2020: How Wealth Inequality Distorts Philanthropy and Imperils Democracy
Ten years ago, in August 2010, several dozen U.S. billionaires led by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett pledged to give away at least half of their wealth before their death. Many have donated considerable sums to charities and foundations since then. But as a group, these billionaires have seen their fortunes skyrocket in the decade since the so-called Giving Pledge was launched.
Library of Things: A Cornerstone of the Real Sharing Economy
The ebook "Library of Things: A Cornerstone of the Real Sharing Economy" features our editorial series covering the past, present and future of libraries of things.
A Guide To Transformative Land Strategies: Lessons from the Field
New report from MIT CoLab on transformative strategies from movement-oriented CLTs and permanent real estate cooperatives
Exit to Community: Community Ownership in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis presents the greatest threat to community-based business in generations. But what if their employees and neighbors had the tools to get through this crisis in better shape, through an “exit to community”? This webinar presents strategies to help business transition to community and employee ownership, which could help ease the crisis upon us and aid in a just recovery.
A People’s Orientation to a Regenerative Economy
The intersecting crises of income and wealth inequality and climate change, driven by systemic white supremacy and gender inequality, has exposed the frailty of the U.S. economy and democracy. This document was prepared during the COVID-19 pandemic which exacerbated these existing crises and underlying conditions.
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What’s new with NEC?
Why we responded to the COVID-19 crisis by reducing our work week
Last month, NEC’s Co-Directors met to discuss how to address the coronavirus pandemic. We are a national network with a bold vision. Before the COVID-19 crisis, our staff and members worked day in and day out to transform our economy to one that puts people and the...
COVID-19 Solidarity Response: “Our work now is to fight like hell for the transformative changes that our communities need”
'Like many of you, we are reeling. In these uncertain times, our first priority has been to make sure our team is safe and cared for. We are adjusting internal policies and reassessing plans for the next few months. As we settle into this new reality and those plans...
In Coronavirus Crisis, 575 Groups Urge Halt to Electricity, Water Shutoffs
'Heartbreakingly, families losing their jobs to #COVID19 are also losing their power & water. That's unacceptable. 575+ groups (including NEC and members like the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Democracy Collaborative, Beneficial State Foundation,...
Introducing NEC’s Policy Toolkit: Pathways to a People’s Economy
Today we are excited to share a new toolkit to support activists and organizers like YOU across the country.
Help Us Grow Our Roots in the Solidarity Economy
In 2020, we’re ready to take our work deeper. But we need your support! Our goal is to raise $100K by the end of the year, so that we can build a solidarity economy movement that cannot and will not be ignored. Our Interim Co-Director, Kelly Baker, explains why your support is crucial as we enter a new decade
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