Community Life

Locally-based commons build the “social wealth” of our communities. It is therefore important to create and maintain an independent business sector, inviting public spaces, local agricultural initiatives, and other vital community systems.

The Fall and Rise of Great Public Spaces

August 5, 2012 | by Jay Walljasper

Why we need parks, streetlife, squares, markets, trails, community gardens and other hang outs more than ever

Is Mitt Romney a Commoner?

April 6, 2012 | by Jay Walljasper

Republicans claim that volunteers can replace government services. Not without strongly pro-commons policies.

Why I Call Myself a Commoner March 7, 2012 \| By Harriet Barlow A Day in the Life of Harriet Barlow	Caring for Those Who Care January 18, 2012 \| By Jay Walljasper Parents, teachers, nurses, volunteers, day care providers, social workers are the backbone of our social commons
Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City June 6, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper Report from the Future: South Bend, Indiana, in 2035	51 (Mostly) Simple Ways to Spark a Commons Revolution April 25, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper What you can do to make a better world
How You Can Become a Commoner March 3, 2011 \| By Julie Ristau It starts with commoning—the natural act of connecting with others to find security, convenience and fun	Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals February 9, 2011 \| by Jay Walljasper Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals: The Hyde Square Task Force is by far and away one of the most promising community success stories.
Youth Center in a Midwest Town Runs as a Commons June 6, 2013 \| By Cliff Martin One participant describes their model of commons-based democracy and collective ownership	Bicycling Surges Across the US, Outpacing Noisy Critics June 6, 2013 \| By Jay Walljasper How the "bikelash" was overcome in New York and other cities
Give a Little June 5, 2013 \| By Jay Walljasper TED talks--where ideas hit the big time--explore the importance of generosity	How Artists Strengthen Communities May 21, 2013 \| By Camille Gage The rise of creative placemaking raises interesting questions

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Commoners

Mark Ritchie

Minnesota's Secretary of State, who was in the middle of the Franken-Coleman recount, believes that voting is the foundation of a commons-based society

What happens or doesn't happen in Washington over the next two years may depend on who wins the Minnesota senate race.

Why I Call Myself a Commoner March 7, 2012 \| By Harriet Barlow A Day in the Life of Harriet Barlow	Caring for Those Who Care January 18, 2012 \| By Jay Walljasper Parents, teachers, nurses, volunteers, day care providers, social workers are the backbone of our social commons
Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City June 6, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper Report from the Future: South Bend, Indiana, in 2035	51 (Mostly) Simple Ways to Spark a Commons Revolution April 25, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper What you can do to make a better world
How You Can Become a Commoner March 3, 2011 \| By Julie Ristau It starts with commoning—the natural act of connecting with others to find security, convenience and fun	Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals February 9, 2011 \| by Jay Walljasper Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals: The Hyde Square Task Force is by far and away one of the most promising community success stories.
Youth Center in a Midwest Town Runs as a Commons June 6, 2013 \| By Cliff Martin One participant describes their model of commons-based democracy and collective ownership	Bicycling Surges Across the US, Outpacing Noisy Critics June 6, 2013 \| By Jay Walljasper How the "bikelash" was overcome in New York and other cities
Give a Little June 5, 2013 \| By Jay Walljasper TED talks--where ideas hit the big time--explore the importance of generosity	How Artists Strengthen Communities May 21, 2013 \| By Camille Gage The rise of creative placemaking raises interesting questions

Commons Magazine

Community Life

The Fall and Rise of Great Public Spaces

Is Mitt Romney a Commoner?

Why I Call Myself a Commoner

Caring for Those Who Care

Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City

51 (Mostly) Simple Ways to Spark a Commons Revolution

How You Can Become a Commoner

Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals

Youth Center in a Midwest Town Runs as a Commons

Bicycling Surges Across the US, Outpacing Noisy Critics

Give a Little

How Artists Strengthen Communities

Commoners

Mark Ritchie

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