The Commons

We all need to be involved
in building communities, not focused solely on developing things. — Winona LaDuke

We have an upside-down narrative that seems to allow a few people and institutions to profit from the public spaces we care for.

What communities are capable of doing in a time of democratic crisis and economic rebuilding.

adapted from onthecommons.org

My view of the media business I love is that we tend to be reactive, writing for a passive audience. But our most engaged readers are NOT passive, and want to get in front of the stories, to change outcomes.

“Several women in politics that Amra and I have interviewed indicate their greatest strength is in listening. They learn what the issues are, talk to people about what might resolve those issues, and figure out how to make it work.”