We have a close, wide, and deep perspective on the emergence of a more democratic economy. It’s entirely possible that the government never becomes the partner we need in order to scale the democratic economy in the United States. Democratic economic institutions that survive do so because they meet a community need or solve a pressing problem. PowerUltimately, we want to make the case that democratic economic institutions must contend for power and aim to change the economic system overall. The frame is expansive: our vision understands democratic economic institutions as one piece of a much larger strategy to build power.

Source: New York Times July 27, 2022 14:01 UTC