This week we’re talking about models for reparations from the financial sector, renewed calls for rent cancellation and a People’s Bailout, a solidarity economy 101 primer, the Breathe Act and the upcoming Strike for Black Lives. We’re also celebrating our 2019-2020 cohort of New Economy Reporting Project fellows!
This week, we’re lifting up movements for land-based reparations and a Black commons, growing calls to cancel rent and pass a Green Stimulus package that addresses the dual crises of coronavirus and climate change, solidarity with Palestine, a new report on the racial wealth gap during COVID-19, and more.
We’re talking about M4BL’s call to action over Juneteenth weekend, resources for abolition, community ownership of land, and a new policy toolkit about how we build a regenerative economy that starts with justice for Indigenous and Black communities.
'Black Lives Matter. We stand with all those rising up to defend Black life across the country. It is critical that we all support bail funds and those on the frontlines of this struggle, as we work to build a new system that affirms the sacredness of Black...
In celebration of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week we’re talking about the history of solidarity economics in Asian immigrant communities, COVID collective care practices, and feminist resources for Black and Asian-American solidarity. Plus, a big win for the cooperative housing movement, demands to support Black farmers and food sovereignty, and stories from the Just Transition.
This week we’re talking about putting #HealthOverProfit in the South, how community finance is bridging the racial lending gap, and an upcoming teach-in about putting just transition principles into action in the age of COVID-19.
This week we’re talking about the devastating health inequities of the COVID-19 pandemic, new legislation to provide rent relief now and build community-controlled housing in the future, and NEC’s campaign to #ShareYourCheck to support frontline solidarity economy organizers.
This week we’re talking about the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on Black and Native communities, moves to #CancelRent, and internationalist responses to COVID-19. Plus — in case you missed it, check out our COVID-19 solidarity statement and learn why we responded to this crisis by shortening our workweek to 32 hours.
This week we’re talking about confronting the coronavirus crisis with mutual aid and collective care, the People’s Bailout and demands for a Just COVID-19 Recovery, and where to report coronavirus-related racism and hate.
This week we’re talking about community responses to COVID-19, stories from the Just Transition, seven steps to building a democratic economy, and community-controlled affordable housing.
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