GEO #1(vol2): Grassroots Democracy In Action
Welcome to the first official issue of GEO's new electronic newsletter. We close the past twelve years and 77 issues (volume 1) and open a new volume in our work of sharing stories of hope, creativity and vision in the work of building a just, sustainable and democratic society.
Democratic Practice Across Sectors
- Why Are We Playing Monopoly When We Can Be Living Democracy? By Frances Moore Lappé.
- Money Talks: How Participatory Budgeting Can Transform Politics. By Josh Lerner.
- Limiting Corporate Rights: Lessons from a Democracy School. By Joel Schoening.
Workplace Democracy in the U.S.
- Co-ops Unite to Support Worker-Ownership in Home Care. By Jim Johnson.
- Taking Back the South Bronx: Opening Day at a Green Worker Co-op. By Lauren Kozol.
International Models for Economy Democracy
- Linking the Global and the Local: Seikatsu's Vision. By Yvon Poirier.
In Memory of Frank Lindenfeld
Frank Lindenfeld, co-founder of GEO, dear friend, husband and father, scholar, visionary advocate for democracy, and tireless worker for social and economic justice, passed away on June 8, 2008.
Frank's wisdom, kindness, dedication and gentle manner touched the lives of many people and his spirit will live on in the work that we do together to build a better world.
We have created a Forum on this website through which people can post reflections, memories and celebrations of Frank's life and his contributions to our lives and to the world. Please share your thoughts here.
With love and solidarity,
The GEO Collective
GLEANINGS
Practicing Sabbath Economics
Worker-Owned, Worker-Spun
Where Teachers Rule
Global Pressures May Spark Rural Economic Revolution
Co-op As Alternative to "Take a Leak" Economics
Avian Cooperatives!
Venezuela Solidarity Symposium
Global Economics: The Vatican Weighs In
South End Press: Independent & Collectively-Run
The "B" Corp: A New Social Model for Business
