Prop. 51 Versus a State-Owned Bank: How California Can Save $10 Billion on a $9 Billion Loan Posted on October 18, 2016 by Ellen Brown School districts are notoriously short of funding – so short that some California districts have succumbed to Capital Appreciation Bonds that will cost taxpayers as much …
Newscast and photos of October
A Big Thank You to All Those Who Attended in Person or Followed Us on Social Media!With 2,950 attendees from 116 countries, 235 speakers, 6 round tables, 9 forums, 7 sectoral meetings, 5 workshops, 14 newly presented studies, 50 Rendez-vous, 45,000 web pages viewed, and a social media reach of …
ILSR’s Energy Self-Reliant States: FL SOLAR COOPS !
“Ethical Markets urges VOTE NO on Amendment 1. Thanks. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” Last week, we published a raft of new material. First, we show that residential and commercial demand response programs can make a big dent in power system needs. With real-time pricing and some automation of common household appliances, residential demand response …
UCLG Bulletin – Vol. 231 No. 5 – 2016 World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders – Issue #2
UCLG Bulletin Volume 231 Number 5 | Thursday, 13 October 2016 2016 World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders Highlights Wednesday, 12 October 2016 | Bogotá, Colombia Language: EN (HTML/PDF) FR (HTML/PDF) SP (HTML/PDF) Visit our IISD/ENB+ Meeting Coverage from Bogotá, Colombia at:http://www.iisd.ca/uclg/2016/ The 2016 World Summit of Local and Regional …
Tory Burch: It is ‘essential’ to vote
The fashion designer is encouraging her employees to take time off to vote on Election Day. She tells CNN’s Poppy Harlow she hopes other CEOs will do the same because “if you care about our future, whoever you are voting for, it is essential to have a say in the …
How freelancers are reinventing work through new collective enterprises
How freelancers are reinventing work through new collective enterprises As the gig economy proliferates, growing numbers are breaking away and creating their own work communities, based on a mix of autonomy and interdependence. Combating precarious economics and social isolation, freelancers are using new open-source technology and old-fashioned shoe leather organizing …
Announcing the 2016 Fuller Challenge Winner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2016 FULLER CHALLENGE WINNER ANNOUNCED October 6, 2016, New York City – The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2015 Fuller Challenge: the Rainforest Solutions Project (RSP), a collaborative effort between three environmental organizations, which played a critical role in developing …
Resources for Credit Unions Serving Hispanic Consumers
Credit Unions Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Juntos Avanzamos Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Resources for Credit Unions Serving Hispanics Serving Hispanic Consumers Hundreds of credit unions serve Hispanic consumers, a vibrant and growing part of the American economy. Juntos Avanzamos designated credit unions share a mission of empowering Hispanic immigrants. …
Public Banking Institute News – Sept. 29, 2016
Public Banking Institute News: Sept. 29, 2016 Hi Hazel! — Lawmakers Declare Wells Fargo a “Criminal Enterprise” Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.) declares Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf is “clearly and unequivocally guilty” of a range of crimes, including conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to commit identity theft, and racketeering. He …
Dutch police train eagles to attack drones, but here’s why it won’t happen in the US
This week Dutch police announced that they are ready to use eagles to take down drones. The video footage is awesome — majestic birds swoop down to snatch up tiny flying robots. Sure, the police already use horses for transportation and dogs for searches, but introducing a new animal assistant …