We can’t wait for the venture capitalists and their playthings to save us after the coronavirus, writes Nathan Schneider. It is time to turn to the innovation of cooperative economics.
Nathan Schneider
Nathan Schneider is a professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the author of Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life and God in Proof: The Story of a Search From the Ancients to the Internet.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The pope just proposed a ‘universal basic wage.’ What does that mean for the United States?
“This may be the time,” he said, “to consider a universal basic wage.” This points to what is usually known as universal basic income—a regular, substantial cash payment to people just for being alive.
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How to build mutual aid that will last after the Coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is inspiring works of wonder, writes Nathan Schneider, but will volunteers and activists have the energy to keep going after the worst has passed?
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
A Catholic case for open borders
As walls go up, so does the hoarding behind them
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The American empire is in decline—and we’re not ready for what comes next
Is there an ars moriendi for empires?
Posted inFaith, Features
The Christian argument for more stay-at-home dads
Putting an end to the cultural pressure that prevents men from taking on caregiving roles.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Greta Thunberg and the trouble with changing the world
The phrase always seems to come at the end of a sentence—change the world, period. Change the world how?
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Seven tips for new Catholics, from one convert to another
Welcome! Christ is risen.
Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
How can activists win more than a viral moment?
Today, it is easier than ever for activists to command attention for a moment but harder to form the lasting relationships and organizations that are also needed to make lasting change.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Polarization can bring about real political change. Our past proves it.
Polarized times tempt danger, such as the very real authoritarian surge happening around the world right now. But necessary changes often take place during periods of tumult, not tranquility.