David Bollier

Philly High School to Sell Naming Rights

Philadelphia school to sell naming rights, but polls show public thinks private names for public institutions has gone too far.

A beginners guide to the commons. It is a bottom-up movement with growing potential to affect how people think about the future.

A refreshing success story. Craig Newmark of Craigslist puts public service ahead of reaping big bucks.

A Commercial Invasion of Schools is on the way. Look for the football team to be sponsored by Gatorade or Outback Steak House.

Rev. Billy preaches against the ridiculous excesses of materialism in a clever, attention-getting way.

Julia Child understood the human dimension of food, and how important it is to stay connected with the vendors who sell it.

Act locally becomes more than just a slogan.

A bold and bright proposal to improve the world's health care by sharing the cost and benefits of drug research subsidy.

Space as the final frontier of the Commons

We have a great opportunity to expand everyone's access to useful information thanks to technology and a new appreciation of the commons.

A biotech gold rush may swamp companies seeking new patents from newly discovered bacteria

The Community Ecosystem Trust, now being pioneered in Canada, shows promise in solving our environmental problems.