Last Week in Review
March 11th-March 17th
WHAT WE WANT TO SEE MORE OF
A Time to Build (Just Transition Alliance)
Why we must embrace critical hope: Now more than ever, building a movement based on principles of democratic and inclusive organizing will shape whether systemic change is possible
Second annual Wild Coast Film Festival
You can also stream the films from the comfort of your home! All profits from the Wild Coast Film Festival go to support the work of Wildlife Center of the North Coast, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education center.
Building solidarity around survival – A Seattle example
Though Seattle has a number of nonprofit housing developers, a group came together as House Our Neighbors to create social housing under city ownership, which ensures it remains in public hands and affordable.
Solandium 2063: Playing for Change
Solandium 2063 is an immersive, solarpunk world building game.
Solarpunk Magazine Issue #20
short stories
“What We Used to Be” by Hannah Greer
“Atha’s Daughters” by Len Klapdorpoemspoems
“Incantation for the Planthroposcene” by Diane Perazzo
“Martian Gardeners Paring Memories of Old Earth” by Arthur H. Mannersnonfiction
“My Simple Plan” by E.E. King
“Lunarpunk Design: Bioluminescence and Lighting the Future Naturally” by Justine Norton-Kertson
The Old Idea That Could Give New Life to Progressive Politics
During the first Trump era, the resistance engaged in soaring rhetoric about unity — then fell apart. Will this time be different?
Even Under Trump, Americans Can Fight Climate Change
And the most equitable way to do that is through publicly owned utilities.
How Britain’s Most Bike-Friendly New Town Got Built
Planners of the Waterbeach development near Cambridge designed the new housing complex with abundant cycling infrastructure to support car-free living.
LEARN ABOUT IT
HONE: Black Feminist Political Education Series!
For our first session, our guests Dr. Cathy Cohen and Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson will be in discussion with our head rabble rouser, Paris Hatcher, to answer the question, “What time is it on the clock of the world?”
Why should the left care about central banks
The last few years of high inflation and high interest rates have brought into question the role central banks play in our economy. Ayeisha was joined by NEF’s Dominic Caddick and Sebastian Mang to talk about the role central banks play in our society, why they might be under threat from the far right, and what the progressive alternative should be.
Book launch: The Banks We Deserve, Reclaiming Community Banking for a Just Economy
Decolonizing Our Futures: Latinx Racial Equity Project (LREP)
A virtual series enriched with Black and Indigenous knowledge and practices designed to enhance our political education as we travel the unchartered waters of these unprecedented times. The series begins with “Challenging Latinidad,” a free foundational workshop scheduled for March 26, and will be followed by four sessions in April.
Toward Care and Resilience (Webinar 2- Thursday, March 27, 2025, Grassroots Global Justice Alliance)
This webinar will focus on the fight for visionary solutions and transformative change to push back against repressive regimes. Learn from international allies who are advancing the movement for a more caring and sustainable world under far right authoritarian governments.
Not more but better – part 4
What a resilient, sustainable food system could look like
The 36th Annual Bioneers Conference is taking place March 27-29th in Berkeley, CA
The Festival of Commoning in Stroud, UK, 12th-13th of September
From Microfinance to Mutual Aid—Moving Resources to People, Not Banks
In Chile a nonprofit and Mapuche communities are teaming up to create a local Indigenous-based system of community finance.
MAKERSPACE- Planning, funding, preparing, strategizing, building, skillbuilding, and more
Why Wikis Are a Useful Tool to Protect Online Information From Being ‘Disappeared’
”On February 2, the New York Times reported that more than 8,000 webpages had been erased from the sites of U.S. government agencies”
Representation Matters, Volume 2
Download this ebook for a look at the progress being made across sectors to become more representative of the people being served.
The Indigenous Agroforestry Network hosts a free webinar on March 25 at 11am PT! What challenges or opportunities exist for Tribes and Indigenous practitioners? How can government agencies, universities, and community organizations support Indigenous agroforestry practitioners?
2025 Local Seafood Summit
The 2025 Local Seafood Summit is a practitioner-centric gathering for all those who are working to strengthen community-based seafood systems at the local, regional, and national scales.
A Climate Justice Toolkit for Business (B Corporations)
Action-Oriented Resources to Help Businesses Address Climate Change and Social Justice
Transition to a B Corp Supply Chain Model to Increase Collective Positive Impact
Partner with B2B B Corps to Drive a Stakeholder Economy
Funding Opportunity for Young Black Climate Leaders (YBCL) Youth Futures Fund
People's Climate Innovation Center (PCIC) is accepting applications- supports a vibrant ecosystem of young Black leaders transforming their communities toward racial and environmental justice. The fund offers access to financial rewards, capacity-building support, and resources for young Black climate leaders reshaping the broader climate movement.
Movement Strategy Advanced Training is Monday, March 31st.
This six-day intensive is designed for movement leaders looking to move beyond defense and build long-term strategies for change. Whether you're launching a campaign, growing an organization, or developing new initiatives, this training will equip you with the tools, frameworks, and support to make it happen.
A celebration of women entrepreneurs and small business owners advancing justice
Join the Responsible Initiative for Justice and Small Business Majority for this free event to learn how our communities are committed to justice reform through policies, hiring practices, and narrative change and how you can make an impact in your own community.
How to give effective public comments and promote streets that work for people — not just cars. (April 3rd)
A Bay Area City Pioneers Urban-Scale Insurance for Climate Disasters
Fremont, California, has purchased citywide flood coverage, a novel step that could become more common as the Trump administration looks to shrink FEMA’s role.
Attract & keep top talent—why employee ownership is the key- April 22
Finding and keeping top talent is harder than ever, but there’s a powerful, often-overlooked solution: employee ownership (EO).
Resiliency Strategies for Nonprofits in Times of Political and Financial Instability
How Can Nonprofits Fortify Their Resilience in the Face of a Crisis? Nonprofits can—and should—apply proven resiliency strategies to navigate an increasingly volatile environment.
Employee Ownership Ideas Forum 2025 — From Workers to Owners (Aspen Institute)
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing are pleased to announce the third Employee Ownership Ideas Forum, a two-day in-person and virtual event in Washington DC.
JOB BOARD
Green Workforce Academy
A paid opportunity for Black, Native, and people of color in Portland who want to learn more about jobs in the green economy.
Saginaw Just Transition Indaba (SJTI) is seeking a project coordinator! SJTI is a community-driven initiative focused on using sustainable solutions to address food and energy insecurity throughout Saginaw County, Mich. The project coordinator will work closely with community partners, stakeholders, and residents to ensure equitable access to services and to foster long-term sustainability of SJTI’s goals. For a copy of the complete job description, or to apply, please contact plpugh1270@gmail.com.
Assistant Director of Community Engagement & Development: Triple C Housing
Senior Manager, Business Advisor Engagement, Project Equity, Remote
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