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New Economy Roundup: Juneteenth Actions, An Abolitionist World is Possible, People’s Orientation to a Regenerative Economy
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.
New Economy Roundup: In Defense of Black Life, We Demand Community Control
'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...
New Economy Roundup: Asian American Solidarity Economies, Co-op Housing Win, & Black Food Sovereignty Demands
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.
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Resources from our Network
Reality-based Economics with Renegade Economist, Kate Raworth
Throw out what you think you know about economics. This week, self-described "renegade economist" Kate Raworth of Oxford University, explains how to think like a reality based economist, and two eco-feminists, one from South Africa, the other Mauritius, share a chat under a tree about Marx, feminism and life on the planet.
Building The Solidarity Economy in NYC
This panel features leaders from across NYC sharing stories of communities building powerful bottom-up solutions like worker co-ops, community land trusts, and community development credit unions that model economic democracy, sustainability, and social justice.
Local Policies for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
In this report, we introduce some of the key ways that cities can make a difference in the face of federal inaction on climate change.
Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Community Benefits of Electric Vehicles
The U.S. vehicle market will undergo a massive technology disruption from electric vehicles in the coming decades. Many analysts see the potential for surging sales of these efficient vehicles to enable smart grid management, but few have explored the local impact of electric vehicles: promoting energy democracy.
Timeline: History of Rural Electricity Cooperatives in the US
Explore the timeline below to view key moments in the history of rural electricity cooperatives in the U.S., and learn how electricity cooperatives are now paving the way for a renewable future in the country.
Will All New Vehicles Be Electric By 2030? One Expert Says Yes — Episode 46 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance's John Farrell interviews entrepreneur and lecturer Tony Seba about electric vehicles and renewable technology.
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What’s next for net neutrality?
Here’s what to look out for after Thursday’s FCC vote.
Three New Members!
A warm welcome to our newest members.
It’s Election Season: Chicago Has a #PeoplesBudget, What Will Yours Look Like?
'In 2009, Chicago became the first US city to implement participatory budgeting: a method of allotting public money in which residents propose and vote on how to spend a portion of the budget. What started with one alderman in one ward has spread across the city...
WATCH: What Can You Do to Move Your Money, Today?
Check out the video below for specific ideas you will be able to implement immediately, as well as discussion of long-term organizing opportunities.
Member Spotlight: Collective Creation with Sol Collective
We spoke to co-founder and executive director Estella Sanchez of NEC member Sol Collective on the role of culture collective creation in the new economy. Read about their awesome work below!
Four New Members!
NEC is thrilled to welcome our four newest coalition members!
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