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Introduction to the Commons

The commons is the essential form of wealth that we inherit or create together, and which must be shared in a sustainable and equitable way.

Ranging from water to biodiversity to the Internet to community organizations, the commons provides the foundation of our social, cultural, and economic life. To ensure a hopeful future for ourselves and coming generations, we must vigorously protect and promote the commons.

Why I Call Myself a Commoner

March 7, 2012 | by Jay Walljasper

A Day in the Life of Harriet Barlow

Articles

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

Creator of "The Story of Stuff" Shows What's At Stake with Commons Assets

February 15, 2012 | By Jay Walljasper

Annie Leonard

Three Tenets of the Commons

June 10, 2011 | By On the Commons

A new video with Jay Walljasper, author of All That We Share: A Field Guide to the Commons

Twelve Commons Dispatches for These Times

December 3, 2010 | By Alexa Bradley & Julie Ristau

Drawing from our work with the commons, we offer the following ideas and observations that we believe can help us constructively and creatively make the most out of this movement moment

The Hidden Commons

June 30, 2001 | By Jonathan Rowe

Resources

About On the Commons

September 10, 2012 | By On the Commons Team

Download this brochure to learn more about our work

The Foundation of Commons-Based Solutions

July 10, 2012 | By On the Commons Team

Six elements of a new paradigm for a life-giving future

Nine Core Commons Principles

April 30, 2012 | By On the Commons Team

The importance of belonging, participating, creating, restoring, redefining

Commons Workshop: Shifting Worldview

April 30, 2012 | By On the Commons Team

Seeing, Naming, and Claiming the Commons

Handy Tools for Achieving Commons Based Solutions

April 30, 2012 | By On the Commons Team

10 Questions for working together

On the Commons December 2011 Update

December 30, 2011 | By On the Commons Team

An update on new projects and ideas

You May Already Be a Commoner If...

November 19, 2011 | By Jay Walljasper

Find out by taking this short quiz

All That We Share - A Field Guide to the Commons

December 6, 2010 | By On the Commons

How to Save the Economy, the Environment, the Internet, Democracy, Our Communities, and Everything Else That Belongs to All of Us

2010 U.S. Social Forum: Call for a People’s Movement Assembly

June 30, 2010 | By On the Commons Team

Strategies for reclaiming our commons and why we need them