At NPQ, we are proud to feature ten of the best articles from the second half of 2024 that reflect the struggle for economic democracy, equity, and community empowerment. From challenging corporate power to grassroots organizing, these articles spotlight communities organizing to build a more just economy. Organized by theme, links to each of these stories are available below.

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Escaping Corporate Capture

1. Anne Price, Challenging Corporate Influence in the Nonprofit Sector

Challenging Corporate Influence in the Nonprofit Sector

 

2. Erica Smiley, Organizing the South—How Black Workers Are Challenging Corporate Power

Organizing the South—How Black Workers Are Challenging Corporate Power

Featured Series Articles

3. Lora Smith, How to Flip the Script on Foundation Reporting

How to Flip the Script on Foundation Reporting

4. Lauren Paul and Gary L. Cunningham, Building an Economy with Purpose: The Transformative Potential of Baby Bonds

Building an Economy with Purpose: The Transformative Potential of Baby Bonds

Economic Justice in Black Communities

5. Anasa Troutman, Being and Building Beloved Community: The Intersection of Culture and Economy

Being and Building Beloved Community: The Intersection of Culture and Economy

6. Steve Dubb and Jessica Gordon Nembhard, The Past and Future of Black Co-ops: A Conversation with Jessica Gordon Nembhard

The Past and Future of Black Co-ops: A Conversation with Jessica Gordon Nembhard

7. Steve Dubb, Detroit People’s Food Co-op: How to Advance Black Food Sovereignty

Detroit People’s Food Co-op: How to Advance Black Food Sovereignty

Housing Justice

8. Dr. Patrick Duggan, Faith Communities and Affordable Housing: Challenges and Opportunities

Faith Communities and Affordable Housing: Challenges and Opportunities

9. Peter Sabonis, A Political Roadmap to Social Housing: How Do We Win?

A Political Roadmap to Social Housing: How Do We Win?

The Future of Economic Justice

10. Steve Dubb, Economic Justice: Why We Must Build a New Common Sense

Economic Justice: Why We Must Build a New Common Sense