From Diana’s Dissertation Notes on Labor Organizing
“As Simon points out, that notion (common good) has faded away with the developments of the last several decades–things such as tax breaks for the rich, privatization of the public sector, the ghettoization of the city and suburb with things like gated communities, and the income disparity and depravities of neoliberal economic practice in the push toward globalization.”
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Streets of Atlanta: Street photography by Steve Osborne
Occupy Atlanta Occupies AT&T
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WEALTH PRESERVATION AND URBAN REVITALIZATION
Streets of Atlanta is a new photo blog promoting the potential of our neighborhoods for urban revitalization and strong local markets.
The Durham Shooting Club was created to celebrate Durham's strong architectural bones and the pride its inhabitants exhibit for their community.
Did You Know That
Since 1995, just 10 percent of subsidized American farms -- the largest and wealthiest operations -- have raked in 74 percent of all subsidy payments. Yet, only a tiny fraction of the farm bill funding goes to programs that support healthy fruits and vegetables.
Nexus of Change 