Community Assemblies & Community Wealth Building In The News

We're grateful to partner organizations New America and Democracy Collaborative, as well as Public News Service, for publishing features on our work. Thank you for spotlighting BIPOC community-led efforts to…

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Press Release: Community Assemblies Energize Washington’s Democracy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anand Balasubrahmanyan, [email protected] Phone Number: 651-285-6203 Community Assemblies Energize Washington's Democracy Community members work closely with government to generate recommendations for policies or investments in their…

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People’s Economy Lab Strategic & Operational Planning Updates

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PEL Lab Leaders Deric and Njuguna at our strategic planning retreat in 2023.

People’s Economy Lab has arrived at an important moment of growth and self-reflection. Last year, we decided to intentionally make time and space to commit to developing a strategic approach…

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Data from the Frontlines: Our Draft Plan for Collecting Data at Washington Community Assemblies

What is data, and why is it important? Data includes any information we can collect or record, including demographic information, survey responses, photos and video, and more. We collect data…

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yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective is Rematriating 1.5 Acres in Rainier Beach

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yəhaw̓ Executive Director Asia Tail tells the story of how yəhaw̓ acquired 1.5 acres in Rainier Beach.

On a sunny Friday in June, the People’s Economy Lab team visited yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective at their home in Rainier Beach. yəhaw̓ hosts open visiting and volunteer hours on…

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Wins for Collaborative Governance in Washington State: Piloting Community Assemblies

A lot has happened since we first shared the Cornerstones of Collaborative Governance for a Just and Equitable Future in August 2022, co-hosted the Aligning Toward Justice, Co-governance, and Well-being…

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Learning About Community Wealth Building with The Democracy Collaborative

“I was inspired, I made new connections, and I learned so much. It was especially incredible to see you all’s intentionality in uplifting businesses that have engaged with community wealth…

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