On The Commons

The Transition Town movement has spread to 150 towns in 14 countries. David Bollier of On The Commons takes a look at how these towns are making the shift towards locally-produced food and reduction in energy use.

An obscure new rule pushed through the Federal Highway Administration requires public toll roads to collect 'fair market value' from drivers, rather than to serve the public interest.

David Bollier argues that large institutions and businesses may have reached their peak, and we're headed towards a 'peer production' economy.

David Bollier debunks the idea that the magic of 'private property' is saving fisheries from being overfished.

Across the country, the billboard industry is fighting to prohibit tree planting on public spaces that might block their billboards.

Jay Walljasper reflects on the historical meaning of American independence, and how today's meaning is leading people away from working towards the common good.