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The power of the state

antoniomelonio • 88 implied HN points • 17 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Community Initiatives
  1. Community energy projects are changing how we use power. They let people make their own electricity, shifting some control away from big energy companies and governments.
  2. As renewable energy sources like solar become cheaper, more people are getting involved in local projects. This means they can negotiate and make decisions about their energy use more collectively.
  3. This change doesn't mean we will get rid of big energy systems entirely, but we are moving towards a mix of big and small energy solutions. It's a way for regular people to gain some power back.

How to build the future in place

The Raven • 216 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Community Initiatives
  1. The world is facing a crisis of climate and ecosystem breakdown due to human activities.
  2. Building the future at the local and regional levels through strong communities can help address global challenges.
  3. Focusing on community-based solutions like social housing, sustainable materials, and governance can create a more resilient and cooperative society.

A Declaration of Revival and Redemption

Journal of Free Black Thought • 54 implied HN points • 07 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Community Initiatives
  1. There is a call to restore the traditional two-parent family structure in the Black community. This shift is seen as crucial for improving the overall wellbeing of children and families.
  2. The education system is a focus for change, emphasizing the need for school choice and vocational training to better prepare students for success.
  3. The movement advocates for a return to Christian values and community support for initiatives that strengthen families and provide quality education.

Secession Goes Local

mainstreetjournal • 19 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
💼 Business Community Initiatives
  1. A Silver Tsunami poses a threat as 2.9 million small business owners retire, impacting jobs and GDP
  2. Initiatives like worker ownership plans and New Majority Capital's efforts are emerging to support businesses under new local ownership
  3. Issues in banking, such as the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Black-owned banks decreasing, highlight the need for new local banks, especially for communities of color
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Bicycle cheer

The ZIPster • 26 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Community Initiatives
  1. Brazil's former president Bolsonaro has created a negative impact but has since left, possibly allowing for positive changes in the country.
  2. Positive initiatives around the world include electric car adoption in Norway, book bans in Texas countered by a banned book section in El Paso libraries, and reforestation through drone technology in Canadian forests.
  3. Various efforts worldwide promote bicycle culture, from creative storage solutions in Amsterdam to bike refurbishing programs in the UK benefiting refugees and prisoners.