Building the Future of Democracy in Petaluma, California
Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with the City Manager Peggy Flynn to discuss co-governance in practice in Petaluma, Calif.
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Money Behind the Movement: Bolstering Civil Rights
Like many social movements, the Civil Rights Movement required money to sustain the long fight for racial and economic justice in the U.S.
The Roots of America’s Wealth Inequality in the Service Industry
Albert Samaha’s forthcoming Fellows project examines the root causes of wealth inequality through the experiences of service workers.
Breaking the Homeownership Catch-22 for Communities of Color
Programs are addressing the rising gap in homeownership rates that has made it harder for communities of color to build generational wealth.
Chicago Residents Design Better Small Dollar Loans
Learn how CivicSpace hosted its first community design session for Chicagoland residents to weigh on predatory loan alternatives.
Building a Movement of Women and BIPOC Leadership
Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with Executive Director of Local Progress to discuss a new wave of local elected officials
Tackling the “Why” Behind Food Insecurity
Indiana Chef and Social Entrepreneur talks about poverty and food insecurity — and how education and training might help combat them both.