We wish it went without saying: immigrants and refugees are a deeply valued, integral part of our communities. The United States has been shaped by people migrating, voluntarily and through…
2025 was a rough year in many ways. We won't dwell on why. And yet, despite significant challenges, our communities showed up for each other and held onto a vision…
A new model of climate governance is taking shape in Seattle — one that centers shared power, justice, and the lived expertise of those most impacted by climate change. Seattle’s…
On December 4, People’s Economy Lab hosted the third session of our Lunch Labs virtual guest speaker series. Lunch Labs are opportunities to dive deeper on some of PEL’s favorite…
In 2024, the Just Futures partners worked with organizations across Washington state to host community assemblies, each of which engaged frontline community members in discussing the issues that matter…
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 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…
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…
