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Economic Fallacies: Is It Time to Work More, or Less?
Juliet Schor argues that reducing work hours will help the economy and increase jobs.
Reality Strikes Back: A Review of Richard Heinberg’s The End of Growth
Bad news: Economic growth is gone for good. Good news: Maybe we don’t need growth to be better off.
Occupy Sustainability?
The Occupy movement challenges our current economic model and could help transform our markets into ones led by fairness and democracy.
Reward Yourself with Time and Creativity in the New Year
A lot of people can’t stand New Year’s resolutions, but I enjoy thinking about all the possibilities when a fresh year lies ahead.
Five Years After Banning Outdoor Ads, Brazil's Largest City Is More Vibrant Than Ever
In São Paolo, the removal of logos and slogans exposed previously overlooked architecture, revealing a rich urban beauty that was long hidden.
What Is "Enough"? Achieving the Right Balance in Our Lives and Families
Whether it’s a material item like shoes or a non-material one like free time, how do you know when you have enough of something?
Learning to "Share" for a More Cooperative Future
At SHARE New York, participants came together to talk about turning economic disillusionment into something more productive.
5 Reasons to Celebrate Buy Nothing Day
All around the world, people will be celebrating Buy Nothing Day to take a stand against rampant consumerism and reclaim the holidays. What will you be doing on November 25?
The Pervasiveness of Product Placement: A Review of Spurlock's New Film
Morgan Spurlock's new film exposes the subversive role of product placement in American media.
Treat Yourself to a Less Wasteful, More Meaningful Halloween
Learn how you can experience a magically spooky Halloween night without all the shopping, sugar, and excess waste.
