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Why Should We Care About the Commons Now?

May 4, 2013 | By Peter Barnes

Yes, it’s history. And also our best hope for the future

A Woman Ahead of Her Time

April 22, 2013 | By David Bollier

Jane Jacobs was a visionary champion of great cities, who is celebrated each May with Jane's Walks around the world.

Yours, Mine & Ours

April 9, 2013 | By Jonathan Rowe

Today's rigid attitudes about property rights break with tradition

The Triumph of the Commons

January 1, 2013 | By Leland Maschmeyer

An excerpt from 55 Theses For the Future

Setting Free Our History

December 3, 2012 | By Tim Swinehart

Getting the commons into school curriculum will help students understand climate change (and a lot more)

What's the Source of Rage in the Republican Party?

October 15, 2012 | By Jay Walljasper

Democrats' victory can help the commons-- but the real work now starts at the gressroots

5 Ways to Save the Commons on Your Campus

September 29, 2012 | By Jay Walljasper

It starts with thinking of yourself as a commoner

How One Dutch Neighborhood Helped People Everywhere Reclaim the Commons

September 25, 2012 | By Jay Walljasper

Why it's better to ask for forgiveness, than for permission

The Hidden Issue in This Year's Campaign

September 22, 2012 | By Alex Marshall

Government vs. Free Market misses the point. Government creates markets.

Not Your Father's Motor City

August 7, 2012 | By Jay Walljasper

Southwest Detroit defies the stereotypes