How Native Hawaiians Are Taking Internet Access Into Their Own Hands
There is a sovereign, 55-acre territory on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu, Pu‘uhonua o Waimanalo, that, for the first time,…
Category: Community Rights
De-colonial Joy: Puerto Rico’s Community Currency
While the United States has some of the most successful community currencies in use, such as the BerkShare , surprisingly few Americans…
Can Cities Grant Nature the Right to Exist, and Thrive?
From preventing toxic algae blooms to banning aerial pesticide spraying, the fight for local control over environmental decisions elevates the…
Local Currency: The BerkShare grows strong
Back in the 1990s, a couple of farmers and a deli owner in Western Massachusetts were denied loans, despite their…