In the wake of searing new evidence of Avangrid’s malpractice wherever they have operated, we turn to The Democracy Collaborative for an alternative: a publicly owned utility. We should never expect corporate responsibility from major corporations. Under capitalism, as practiced… Read More ›
Capitalism
Bitcoin, Avangrid, a Plan for Expanding the Role of Government & Two Shocking Graphics Depicting the Immoral Concentration of Wealth During Covid
Today we feature our weekly Retake Conversation, a fascinating exploration of bitcoin and its devastating impact on our efforts to combat climate change, plus a preview of our exploration of expanding the role of government. This is becoming a major… Read More ›
Red Nation, The Red Deal, and a New Path to De-Capitalize and De-Colonize our Future: Today Is a Must Read
Today we feature commentary on our need for a path from our capitalist and colonial systems with commentary from Resilience, Red Nation, and YES! Magazine, plus a reprisal of a Retake post from 2017: “Can We De-Capitalize and De-Colonize Our… Read More ›
Homelessness-Gentrification a NY-Santa Fe Problem. But We Have Options
Homeless children, homeless vets, homeless women, homeless individuals who are working full-time, but can’t afford a place to live. It happens in NYC, it happens here in Santa Fe. How can we end this shameful heartbreaking reality? Join us Oct… Read More ›
What If Social Cohesion, Wellness, & Happiness Were Our Measure of Success, NOT GDP
A Most Important Blog: Tshoki Zangmo from Bhutan, made the point that every time you build a prison, you increase GDP. What kind of measure is GDP? And if “you get what you measure,” what if we measured collective happiness… Read More ›
Jackson MS: A Transformative Model for Santa Fe? Breaking News: Irma Now Category 5–Headed to Fla.
Retake has been researching models for radical change that are applicable to Santa Fe. Jackson, MS has been developing a radical, cooperative and intensively participatory model for community revitalization and they are not alone as other cities across the country… Read More ›