Democracy Collaborative

We’re facing a systemic crisis. Climate danger. Inequality. Racial injustice. Collapsing faith in democracy. Systemic problems require systemic solutions. At @democracycollab we seek to build a democratic economy through bottom up system change. Join us: democracycollaborative.org

Last chance to get your tickets to hear various members of our team at this years #ScotlandsEconomicsFestival! Scroll to see our sessions, speakers and further information. Book your tickets now 👉 democracycollaborative.org/events

Now on #TrackingtheCrisis ❗️War sends oil price skyrocketing ❗️Iran pierces veil of US invincibility ❗️Trump pushes GOP on SAVE Act ❕Americans oppose Iran military action ❕$64 billion of data center projects stopped ❕Owen Jones wins Gaza libel suit trackingthecrisis.org

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If you need help navigating the fog of war in one of the most mediatized yet low-information and misinformation-saturated conflict environments in modern times, sign up to our once-weekly update TRACKING THE CRISIS delivered to your inbox. CHOKEPOINT: democracycollaborative.org/tracking-the-c…

Our Global Lead for Community Wealth Building @nmcinroy was the keynote speaker at at the Welsh co-operative development agency @Cwmpas_Coop inaugural annual conference. Read Neil's full speech here ⤵ democracycollaborative.org/blogs/wales-cw…

“The war that began on February 28 can realistically be deemed to be the formal opening of World War III because what is at issue are the terms on which the entire world will be able to buy oil and gas.” Michael Hudson in @NatCounterPunch counterpunch.org/2026/03/09/thi…

Now on #TrackingtheCrisis ❗️First week of Middle East war kills 1300 ❗️Feb jobs report disaster ❗️Smells like 2008: Goldman Sachs warns Wall St ❕Ongoing resistance to AI data centers ❕ICE Bipartisan defiance strong ❕Vets & civilians protest Iran war trackingthecrisis.org

Did you know that #CommunityWealthBuilding can be a transformative tool within the Arts and creative industries at large? "When you invest in the Arts you invest in the Community" - Stephanie McHenry, CEO, The Democracy Collaborative Watch full video >> youtube.com/watch?v=FpdLjk…

Now on #TrackingtheCrisis ❗Israel-US launch war of aggression on Iran ❗Dems to force War Powers vote ❗Tracking the Money: Iran conflict ❕Anthropic AI stands up to the Pentagon ❕Bernie calls for data center moratorium ❕Project Salt Box launches trackingthecrisis.org

This weekend’s war of aggression against Iran raises profound questions about the intent and purpose of Trump’s recently launched #BoardofPeace. To understand why, read our Fellow Michael Hudson's new series called 'Creating a New International Order'⤵️ democracycollaborative.org/whatwethink/to…

We are honored to announce that our Global Lead for CWB @nmcinroy will be the keynote speaker at @Cwmpas_Coop inaugural annual conference. Catalysing Change: A new economy for Wales 📆 Mar 4 | 10AM GMT 📍Cornerstone, Cardiff Book your tickets now ➡ democracycollaborative.org/events/catalys…

🛢 NEW PUBLICATION Our Fellow and distinguished financial analyst Michael Hudson has written about a world being polarized between attempts to preserve Western international law and America’s attempt to replace it. Read 'Today's Global Choice' 👉 democracycollaborative.org/whatwethink/to…

We are excited to share that the Barry Amiel & Norman Melburn Trust have bestowed us with an award of £7,350 ($9,929). Congrats are due to the project leader our Fellow @MrBenSellers! To find out more about our funders & how to become a supporter visit democracycollaborative.org/who-funds-us

📰 HOT OFF THE PRESS Our Global Lead for CWB @nmcinroy has written about the newly passed Scottish Community Wealth Building Bill and the effects it will have on the national economy for @bellacaledonia. You can read the full article bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/02/21/com…

Now on #TrackingtheCrisis ❗️Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs illegal ❗️Competing US visions at Munich Security Conference ❗️Board of Peace launches with threats on Iran ❕More cities oppose ICE warehouse purchasing ❕Communities fight AI data centers trackingthecrisis.org

🔎 Introducing our new Vice President of Research and Policy, Thomas Hanna! Thomas is rejoining us after a few years away. He was with The Democracy Collaborative for 12 years, having last hold the role of Research Director. Read Thomas' full story at democracycollaborative.org/thomas-hanna

📄 NOW ON THE BLOG Our CWB Fellow in Residence Abimael Chavez-Hernandez reflects on the merits of investing in early childhood education as part of efforts to reverse population decline in St Louis, MO. Read in full 👉 democracycollaborative.org/blogs/building…

@martin_oneill @CallumZMacRae @apa_blog @DemocracyCollab The development of community wealth building in Poland has hopefully been helped by the existence of the new Polish edition of The Case for Community Wealth Building.

📢Announcing Scoil Chois Claí 2026 to be held on the island of Árainn Mhór in County Donegal between the 24th and 26th of April. The core focus of the school this year is climate breakdown, anti-imperialism, Palestine, the rise of fascism and alternatives to capitalism.

"The principle of keeping wealth within the communities that create it flies in the face of an economic approach which prioritises profit maximisation over the welfare of people and planet" In @ScotNational today writing about #CommunityWealthBuildingBill thenational.scot/politics/25857…