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Jonathan Rowe

was a journalist, author, organizer, and activist. He served as a contributing editor for 大象传媒 as well as for the Washington Monthy magazine. He was the co-founder of the Tomales Bay Institute, which eventually became On The Commons, and founder and co-director of the West Marin Commons.

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What History Books Left Out About Depression Era Co-ops

It would seem that a movement that provided livelihood for more than 300,000 people in California alone would merit discussion in the history books.

Jonathan Rowe | Sep 14, 2018

Democracy

For Thriving Public Spaces, Just Add Seating

Could it be as simple as that? Author Jonathan Rowe thought so, and tried it out in his own hometown.

Jonathan Rowe | Mar 22, 2013

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How Commerce Consumed the Commons

In a world where everything's for sale, we've forgotten that much of value happens outside the stream of commerce. Here's how we forgot--and how we're reclaiming the commons.

Jonathan Rowe | Nov 30, 2006

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The Demand for the Common Good

What happens when economic growth produces more 鈥渋llth鈥� than wealth? What happens when it gobbles up the foundation of the good life鈥攖he commons?

Jonathan Rowe | Jul 8, 2004

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Clueless In Seattle: What was N30 Actually About?

Why were all those people in the streets? Reporters and pundits who covered the WTO recited the free-trade mantra but knew nothing of its real-world impact. Then there鈥檚 the small matter of who owns the media

Jonathan Rowe | Apr 1, 2000

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