People’s Economy Lab is proud to share that Faduma Fido, Lab Leader leading our Collaborative Governance program, has been appointed to serve on Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson’s transition team. She…
Written by PEL Lab Leader Deric Gruen So it is settled. Katie Wilson is Seattle’s next Mayor, and Girmay Zahilay is King County’s next Executive. Voters said yes to candidates…
Applications are now open for our 2026 Economics for Emancipation King County learning cohort! We all need and deserve a safe and affordable place to live, good food on our…
Written by PEL Lab Leader Deric Gruen The last few years have been a rollercoaster for people who work in Washington State. From COVID to work-from-home and back-to-work policies. From…
On August 20, People’s Economy Lab hosted the second session of our Lunch Labs virtual guest speaker series. Lunch Labs are opportunities to dive deeper on some of PEL’s favorite…
Written by PEL Lab Leader Deric Gruen What is the true engine of our economy? In Washington State, we are told that large corporations are the key to our livelihoods…
Written by PEL Lab Leader Laura Nash Why Narratives Matter Financial success and security are mostly a product of individual choices and hard work. Not feeling financially secure? It’s because…
On June 4, People’s Economy Lab launched our Lunch Labs virtual guest speaker series. Lunch Labs are opportunities to dive deeper on some of PEL’s favorite topics, including solidarity economy,…
Written by PEL Lab Leader Deric Gruen The federal government is undergoing seismic cuts, the Washington State Legislature just finished wrestling with a $15 billion budget crisis, and the City…
It’s 5:30pm on a Thursday. A large classroom slowly fills with adults, most at the end of a long workday, ready to unwind. They’re greeted by smiling hosts, invited to…
