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  • Union Cooperatives: What They Are and Why We Need Them

    Union Cooperatives: What They Are and Why We Need Them

    By Simon Taylor Trade unionist Jimmy Reid described alienation as ‘the frustration of ordinary people excluded from the process of decision-making.’ This frustration is endemic in contemporary neoliberalised economies, and according to commentators, including George Monbiot, it contributes to the rise of populist backlashes and disempowerment. Unions play a vital role in counter-balancing alienation and frustration,…

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  • Bringing Neighborhoods Wealth — Not Gentrification

    Bringing Neighborhoods Wealth — Not Gentrification

    By Marjorie Kelly and Sarah McKinley  This article was originally featured at Yes! Magazine and adapted from Cities Building Community Wealth, a project of The Democracy Collaborative, for New Economy Week. In cities across the nation, a few enjoy rising affluence while many struggle to get by. An August 2015 study by The Century Foundation reported that—after…

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