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May 11, 2026 · 6:31 PM EDT

Art Problems: WTF Is an A-Corp?

Hyperallergic · 2026-05-11

I keep reading about this A-Corp thing in Colorado, but I still don’t know what it is, let alone if I need it. Can you help? —Confused in Colorado I sure can. An Artist Corporation or A-Corp is a new type of business structure for artists in a bill introduced in the Colorado state legislature,

By Sword
New Articles and Books from Plough · 2027-01-02
Hutterite communal ownership and shared goods
Coming in January 2027: Despite intense persecution, a displaced pacifist communal group survives.
The Great Article Book
New Articles and Books from Plough · 2026-10-01
Anabaptist treatise on community of goods
Coming in October 2026: A sixteenth-century Anabaptist treatise lays out church teaching on adult baptism, the Lord’s Supper, community of goods, nonviolence, participation in government, marriage, and more.
Aaron Gleeman, World’s Best MN Twins Writer, Goes Indie After The Athletic Eliminates His Twins Beat
Racket · 2026-05-11
Journalist goes indie with audience-supported model
Plus teen reporters fight ICE, reluctant mystery amphitheater deets, and a rare look inside the ol' Zimmerman place in today's Flyover news roundup.
David Morales is running for Mayor of Providence
SteveAhlquist.news · 2026-05-11
Public ownership housing policy, anti-privatization
David Morales State Representative David Morales is running for Mayor of Providence against incumbent Brett Smiley . As a State Representative in the Rhode Island General Assembly , Morales has been a consistent progressive voice, working hard to pass legislation to ban rental
Childcare Workers Protest Trump Funding Cuts in National Strike
Documented · 2026-05-11
Childcare workers strike for universal childcare
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and appreciate mom, but on Monday, childcare workers reminded the country that their labor matters, too. Childcare workers nationwide went on strike Monday to demand universal childcare, closing their home- and center-based daycares for the
USDA cuts land-access grants, leaving young and underserved farmers in limbo
Prism · 2026-05-11
Community land access and young farmer support alternatives
Real journalists wrote and edited this (not AI)—independent, community-driven journalism survives because you back it. Donate to sustain Prism’s mission and the humans behind it. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has slashed a $300 million grant program designed to help
Art Problems: WTF Is an A-Corp?
Hyperallergic · 2026-05-11
A-Corp: democratic artist governance with 51% voting rights
I keep reading about this A-Corp thing in Colorado, but I still don’t know what it is, let alone if I need it. Can you help? —Confused in Colorado I sure can. An Artist Corporation or A-Corp is a new type of business structure for artists in a bill introduced in the Colorado
New York bill confronts caste discrimination residents face at work and in public institutions, advocates say
Prism · 2026-05-11
Caste discrimination bill as equity enforcement
Real journalists wrote and edited this (not AI)—independent, community-driven journalism survives because you back it. Donate to sustain Prism’s mission and the humans behind it. As far as press conferences go, the first rally to support a bill to ban caste discrimination in New
The Liberal Fiction That Will Lead To Another Trump
The Lever · 2026-05-11
Neoliberal devastation framing why alternatives matter
My interview this week with Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has gone viral — and rekindled a long-simmering debate about why America went from Barack Obama to Donald Trump . That discourse is a reminder of how many Democratic politicians and their liberal fans
Redneck Gone Green with Jerome Scott
Democracy At Work · 2026-05-11
Redneck Gone Green w/ Jerome Scott - working-class movements
Howdy folks! This week's episode of Redneck Gone Green was prerecorded, and David was in conversation with Jerome Scott, one of the co-authors of Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionarie
Economic Update: The Global "Birth Strike" Changes Everything
Democracy At Work · 2026-05-11
Economic Update: Birth strike and growth logic
Enjoying this ad-free episode of Economic Update? Please consider supporting our work by signing up as a monthly subscriber on our website at https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate, joining our Patre
1-1 conversation strategies to move your co-worker one step closer to the bullseye
Labor Notes · 2026-05-11
Labor Notes: 1-1 organizing for worker power
There’s no magic formula for moving your co-worker (nor should there be)! Organizing is about building real relationships across the shop floor based on mutual trust and a shared vision for a better w
Solarpunk, Ecosocalism, Climate Change and more! (OCC Live TV)
Our Changing Climate · 2026-05-11
Solarpunk and ecosocialism as alternative futures
Support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OurChangingClimate Watch the Our Changing Climate hits 24/7! Learn about ecosocialism, climate change, solarpunk, and environmental history. Dr
How the World Became a Casino (With Natasha Schüll)
404 Media · 2026-05-11
Structural logic of betting markets and extraction
The logic behind Polymarket, Kalshi and sports betting apps can be traced back to the inner workings of the slot machine. How did we get to a point where it’s legal for anyone to bet on anything? Be
Environmental Advocate Explains Dangers of Line 5 Pipeline
Unicorn Riot · 2026-05-10
Line 5 pipeline environmental advocacy
As Enbridge pushes forward on Line 5 pipeline re-route construction despite lacking key permits, it's blasting through ancient bedrock and wetlands without prior knowledge of exactly where and threate
Kevin O'Leary's data center would be the largest in the world
More Perfect Union · 2026-05-09
Community resistance to billionaire extraction
Kevin O’Leary claims people opposing his massive Utah data center are being “bussed in.” But we talked to the protesters. They’re locals, and they’re pissed at this multimillionaire swooping in. "I
Thousands March in Paris for May Day 2026
Unicorn Riot · 2026-05-09
May Day Paris mobilization and class solidarity
On May 1, 2026, nearly 100,000 people took to the streets of Paris in celebration of International Workers Day. The demonstration also served as an opportunity to voice community frustrations over inc
Holding On to a Simple Life in a Modern World
Anders Boisen · 2026-05-09
Sufficiency and off-grid living as alternative
Holding onto a simple life feels harder in a modern world — even here in the countryside. As my cabin slowly transitions from off-grid living, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to stay grounded in na
Alex Honnold talks land conservation at San Francisco Climate Week
Grist · 2026-05-08
Land conservation and Global South energy access
Free solo climber Alex Honnold discusses how improving energy access can prevent illegal extractive industries from taking hold in undeveloped regions like the Ecuadorian Amazon. Alex spoke with Gri
Their landlord abandoned them, then jacked up the rent. Now they’re withholding $50K to fight back.
More Perfect Union · 2026-05-08
Montana rent strike - collective resistance
Tenants just launched the first rent strike in Montana in 50 years. Residents at Bozeman mobile home parks are withholding $50,000 dollars in protest of a major rent hike. It's a crucial fight for t
AOC: You can’t earn a billion dollars
More Perfect Union · 2026-05-08
AOC on billionaire accumulation as extraction
AOC says what everyone is thinking: the only way you get a billion dollars is taking advantage of working people, not earning it.
I Tracked Down the Hidden Workers Secretly Powering ChatGPT
More Perfect Union · 2026-05-08
Hidden workers powering ChatGPT - labor exploitation
These workers are training AI to take their own jobs. There’s a hidden workforce powering the rise of ChatGPT, and nearly 1 in 5 of them have fallen into homelessness. We investigated America’s AI s
Muskism is the New Fordism w/ Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian
Paris Marx · 2026-05-07
Muskism as new Fordism - economic systems comparison
Paris Marx is joined by Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian to discuss their new book Muskism which explores how Elon Musk exemplifies a new economic system shaping our lives, similar to Fordism in the tw
BREAKING: Port workers face urgent threat from AI automation
The Real News Network · 2026-05-06
Port workers union vs AI automation
Union longshore workers in the Port of Tacoma, WA, are sounding the alarm about an urgent threat of jobs lost on the ports to automation. We speak with Zack Pattin and Brian Skiffington of the Interna
Redneck Gone Green with Joe Guinan
Democracy At Work · 2026-05-04
Joe Guinan Democracy Collaborative - democratic ownership
Howdy folks! This week's episode of Redneck Gone Green was prerecorded, and David was in conversation with Joe Guinan, President of The Democracy Collaborative. They discuss the global implications of
Amid AI Backlash, We Look At How Luddites Succeeded in Winning Support
404 Media · 2026-05-04
Luddites and AI resistance - worker power
Over the last few months, we have seen people in San Francisco and Los Angeles torch Waymos, bash delivery robots with baseball bats, destroy Flock cameras, and threaten AI data centers and the politi
How I Afford This Life With No 9-5
Anders Boisen · 2026-05-02
Off-grid homestead and debt-free living
How do I afford building a cabin and living a more self-sufficient life without a traditional 9–5 job? In this video, I share how I finance my off-grid homestead while staying debt-free and building
Water Protectors Call for Halt to Line 5 Construction
Unicorn Riot · 2026-05-01
Water protectors vs Line 5 pipeline
Indigenous leaders and water protectors recently rallied at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district headquarters in St. Paul to call for an immediate stay on Enbridge Line 5 construction in northern
Graham Platner Calls Out Corporate Democrats
The Lever · 2026-04-30
Platner on oligarchy vs regulation
David Sirota asks Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner about the growing divide inside the Democratic Party — whether oligarchy or regulation is the real problem in American politics. Platner’s answe
Resentment | Love in a F*cked Up World EP24
Dean Spade · 2026-04-30
Dean Spade on resentment in solidarity orgs
Tea kettle studies non-expert Morgan Bassichis is back with Dean to talk about resentment—how it can poison our enjoyment of the things we want and need to do, how it can be toxic for groups, how it i
Billionaires Are Deciding Your Democratic Candidates
The Lever · 2026-04-29
Billionaire influence on Democratic primaries
A new political machine is quietly reshaping Democratic primaries — and most voters have no idea it exists. The Lever reporter Luke Goldstein breaks down how two groups — Majority Democrats and the B
Wolff Responds: "When Billionaires Threaten Us, Threaten Back!" Dated April 29, 2026
RichardDWolff · 2026-04-29
Wolff on worker power and resistance
In this week's Wolff Responds: Professor Wolff urges us not to be intimated by the ruling class's efforts to scare us and politicians from enacting policies that would help the majority of us. Profe
Redneck Gone Green with Sid Farber and Mario Reyes
Democracy At Work · 2026-04-28
Cooperation 5280 - functioning cooperative
Howdy folks! This week on Redneck Gone Green, Shane will be in conversation with Sid Farber and Mario Reyes, two of the co-founders of Cooperation 5280 in Denver, Co. Denver is known as the “Mile High
A Congressman Makes the Case for Local Power
Strong Towns Podcast · 2026-05-11 · 41 min
Strong Towns: local power and community governance
Rep. Jake Auchincloss returns to the Strong Towns podcast with a case for localism that takes it seriously without treating it as a cure-all. He explains why localism deserves a bigger role in national politics, not as a slogan, but as a way to rebuild trust and solve problems
FAT OF THE LAND S1:E1
For The Wild · 2026-05-07 · 30 min
Fat of the Land: alternative farming practice
“I really feel I was called here, and I really feel this land itself is calling for human touch.” – Jessie, Slow Life Family Farm Embracing hunger, desire, and a calling for connection, we’re delighted to share the first episode of Fat of The Land with you. Fat of The Land is a
Muskism is the New Fordism w/ Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian
Tech Won't Save Us · 2026-05-07 · 65 min
Muskism/Fordism economic systems comparison
Paris Marx is joined by Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian to discuss their new book Muskism which explores how Elon Musk exemplifies a new economic system shaping our lives, similar to Fordism in the twentieth century. Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian are the authors of Muskism. Ben
E120: 1926 general strike, part 3
Working Class History · 2026-05-06 · 43 min
1926 UK general strike - labor history
The final of our three-part miniseries about the UK’s 1926 general strike, which saw one and three-quarter million workers walk out in the biggest single work stoppage in British history. In collaboration with the General Strike 100 project and told using interviews with
Cuba Pt. 5: Under Siege w/ Manolo De Los Santos & Liz Oliva Fernández
Upstream · 2026-05-05 · 101 min
Cuba under siege - alternative econ under pressure
In this episode, part 5 of our ongoing series on Cuba, we're joined by Manolo De Los Santos & Liz Oliva Fernández for a conversation exploring the current state of the island and how Cubans are responding to Trump's oil blockade. Manolo De Los Santos is a founder of the People's
Why Manchester’s Boom Isn’t the Whole Story
Strong Towns Podcast · 2026-05-04 · 57 min
Manchester growth critique - alt metrics
Is a city “dynamic” just because its charts point up and to the right? Chuck uses a week in the UK to question that assumption. In Manchester, a swelling population of 20‑somethings looks like success, until you notice how many smaller places have been drained to supply that
International Year of  the Woman Farmer Series: Episode II with Karen Washington
Everything Co-op with Vernon Oakes · 2026-05-04 · 56 min
Karen Washington cooperative agriculture
April 9, 2026 Everything Co-op continues its observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 (IYWF 2026) with distinguished guest, Karen Washington, farmer, food justice activist, and co-owner of Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York. Vernon and Karen discuss her
International Year of  the Woman Farmer Series Launch, with Noémi Giszpenc
Everything Co-op with Vernon Oakes · 2026-05-04 · 50 min
Noemi Giszpenc cooperative development leader
April 2, 2026 Everything Co-op kicks off its observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) with a distinguished guest, Noémi Giszpenc, Executive Director of The Keystone Development Center (KDC). A nationally respected leader in cooperative development,
The gap between Mexico and Germany is basically 5 months of extra work
r/WorkReform · 2026-05-11 · 1 pts · 0 comments
Global labor inequality context
Is decluttering culture just a product and enabler of overconsumption?
r/Anticonsumption · 2026-05-11 · 5 pts · 4 comments
Decluttering as growth logic critique - sufficiency
What do you folks do with your savings?
r/Anarchy101 · 2026-05-11 · 3 pts · 2 comments
Savings ethics and investment alternatives
Use Less Video
r/Anticonsumption · 2026-05-11 · 1 pts · 1 comments
Consumption reduction and sufficiency
how to balance love for fashion and not overconsuming?
r/Anticonsumption · 2026-05-11 · 7 pts · 18 comments
Fashion and overconsumption ethics
One Union Of The Workers, By The Workers, For The Workers
r/DemocraticSocialism · 2026-05-11 · 59 pts · 12 comments
Union democratic governance structure
Kalle Lasn (Adbusters) on Consumerism, Sustainability, Hope, and Resistance.
r/Anticonsumption · 2026-05-11 · 8 pts · 4 comments
Kalle Lasn on consumerism and sustainability
Union Now lets folks put money directly into union power
r/WorkReform · 2026-05-11 · 45 pts · 0 comments
Union Now - direct worker power platform
Ready to leave the gilded cage
r/intentionalcommunity · 2026-05-11 · 33 pts · 5 comments
Intentional community living alternative
The Signal in the Noise is Clear: Welcome to the Twilight of the Age of Fossil Fuels
r/solarpunk · 2026-05-11 · 84 pts · 6 comments
Fossil fuel twilight signal
After Greeley betrayal, UFCW blocks new strike action by Denver, Colorado meatpacking workers
r/antiwork · 2026-05-11 · 88 pts · 1 comments
UFCW meatpacking union organizing
Desert food savannah before and 4 years after.
r/Permaculture · 2026-05-11 · 1051 pts · 39 comments
Regenerative permaculture demonstration
Comparing trillion dollar costs and projects
r/DemocraticSocialism · 2026-05-11 · 19 pts · 3 comments
Public vs private spending priorities
Join us for "How to Disenshittify" on Thursday at 11 am PT
Melissa Srago | EFF · 2026-05-11
Disenshittify with Cory Doctorow
Join Cory Doctorow and Wendy Liu's live discussion on what you can do about Enshittification
On putting in the time and thought
The Creative Independent · 2026-05-11
Angie Fan on visions for better internet
Artist and technologist Angie Fan discusses their hopes for a better internet, cuteness as a reflection of our world, and remembering that it doesn't have to be so serious.
The social contract around phones is broken
Embedded · 2026-05-11
Broken social contract in tech
I'm just an NPC to you.
Venice Biennale Strike Makes History
Hyperallergic · 2026-05-11
Venice Biennale labor strike
Plus, the LA Art Book Fair, and a seagull becomes a Biennale star.
Monopoly Round-Up: What Challenging a Bowling Monopoly Says About America
Matt Stoller · 2026-05-11
Stoller monopoly analysis
Lots of monopoly news, as usual.
The Struggle Continues
DADA DRUMMER ALMANACH · 2026-05-09
Molly Crabapple history of alternatives
Molly Crabapple's book of history
Shut Up, SpaceX
You Love To See It · 2026-05-09
Worker wins roundup
SpaceX gets shushed, the courts protect press freedoms, Congress cleans up the Farm Bill, and workers pack in the wins.
Privacy isn’t about secrecy. It’s about control.
Aaron Jue | EFF · 2026-05-08
Privacy as control - data sovereignty
People will tell you there's no alternative to corporatized mass surveillance. They're wrong.