Fund for Democratic Communities

The questionable power of the vote

Proponents of voting often exaggerate the significance of casting each possible vote. This is…

We endorse the Movement for Black Lives’ Policy Platform

Nevermind Guaranteed Income, we want the cow

I’ve spent a lot of time lately speaking against the establishment of a guaranteed…

Pitfalls of Buy Black/Black Capitalism

Democratically-controlled and community-owned businesses can…

A Pathway to Responsible Community Ownership of the Renaissance Center

Traveling through the Delta

I recently spent a few days traveling through the Mississippi Delta. Here are some photos and reflections from that trip.

Blood, Bones, and Dirt

Adapted from the opening plenary speech at the Jackson US Social Forum People’s Movement Assembly on Just Transition and Economic Democracy.