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“Freedom is a world in which we all have access to what we need”

“Freedom is a world in which we all have access to what we need”

An interview with Ed Whitfield
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Ed Whitfield
Nevermind Guaranteed Income, we want the cow

Nevermind Guaranteed Income, we want the cow

I’ve spent a lot of time lately speaking against the establishment of a guaranteed minimum income as an important policy to advocate. I…
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Ed Whitfield
We endorse the Movement for Black Lives’ Policy Platform

We endorse the Movement for Black Lives’ Policy Platform

The Fund for Democratic Communities is excited to endorse “A Vision for Black Lives: Policy Demands for Black Power, Freedom and Justice”.
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Fund for Democratic Communities
Blood, Bones, and Dirt

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…
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Ed Whitfield
The questionable power of the vote

The questionable power of the vote

Proponents of voting often exaggerate the significance of casting each possible vote. This is understandable given the existing cynicism…
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Fund for Democratic Communities
Pitfalls of Buy Black/Black Capitalism

Pitfalls of Buy Black/Black Capitalism

Democratically-controlled and community-owned businesses can serve needs and build community wealth sustainably.
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Fund for Democratic Communities
Traveling through the Delta

Traveling through the Delta

I recently spent a few days traveling through the Mississippi Delta. Here are some photos and reflections from that trip.
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Ed Whitfield
After Years Without a Grocery Store, Greensboro Neighbors Are Building One Themselves — And They’ll…

After Years Without a Grocery Store, Greensboro Neighbors Are Build...

This article is presented as part of New Economy Week, five days of conversation around building an economy that works for everyone…
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Dave Reed
A Pathway to Responsible Community Ownership of the Renaissance Center

A Pathway to Responsible Community Ownership of the Renaissance Center

Updated August 7, 2013: F4DC first published A Pathway to Responsible Community Ownership of the Renaissance Center in May 2013. Since that…
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