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David Flier is a journalist based in Argentina, specializing in solutions journalism and human rights, with a particular focus on the rights of people with disabilities. He spent four years as a lead editor and reporter at RED/ACCIÓN, where he also authored the “GPS AM” newsletter, delivering daily briefs on significant news stories. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including Infobae, El Litoral, Río Negro, and El País (Spain). As a LEDE Fellow with the Solutions Journalism Network in 2023, David produced several journalistic pieces highlighting the impactful work of nonprofit organizations in Argentina. His contributions to journalism have earned him multiple awards from the Association of Journalistic Entities of Argentina between 2021 and 2023. David holds a degree in social communication and completed a postgraduate course in digital communication. Additionally, he spent a year in India volunteering at an orphanage, further enriching his perspective on social issues. He speaks English and Spanish.

Chana Widawski is a social worker, writer and green-living coach based in New York City, whose dreams will one day ban single use plastics. Her writings have been published in  Lilith Magazine ,  Huffington Post , Malaysian Star newspaper and professional journals, focusing on collaboration, inclusion and sustainability. Chana is the  Families for Safe Streets  Organizer for  Transportation Alternatives . She also spearheads  Hell's Kitchen Commons , grows her own veggies, and has led service-learning programs across the globe. She received her BA in Communication from SUNY Albany and her MSW with a focus in Community Organizing, Planning and Development from Hunter College where she serves as Adjunct Faculty.

Cooperate Connecticut is a membership-based network catalyzing cooperative ownership and power. We bring co-ops and supporters across the state together to grow our local cooperative ecosystem through increasing access to information, education, skill based training, technical and material support, networking, and collaboration.

Independent scholar, Italy.

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Damon Orion is a writer, journalist, musician, artist, and teacher in Santa Cruz, California. His work has appeared in Revolver, Guitar World, Spirituality + Health, Classic Rock, High Times, and other publications. Read more of his work at DamonOrion.com.