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In short, co-ops, once an integral part of radical political movements, are now largely integrated into the capitalist order. They may lobby for particular changes, but they no longer mobilize alongside those fighting capitalism.

If success in the old economy is the key to access the New Economy, we will fail.

Spoiler alert: I love coops.

What follows is a very general discussion of the legal similarities and differences between cooperative corporations and nonprofit corporations, and some suggestions on how to structure and operate a nonprofit in a democratic way. This is not legal advice though! It is important to consult with a legal professional to discuss the specific laws of your state.

A reasonable timeline for conversion of the business from the seller to the new worker-owner cooperative, additional considerations need to be in place. The involvement of a willing seller that embraces the worker-owner cooperative model is vital.

Free Cycles, the community-driven bicycling nonprofit, is entering the second phase of a fundraising campaign to purchase the property it now rents.

TESA is looking to add a Communications Specialist to our collective. While we’ve outlined several responsibilities for this position below, we are looking for a creative individual who can bring new, exciting ideas to our collective. The existing responsibilities are:

We have secured a location on San Pablo Avenue in West Oakland for our full-service food market and social hall. This is a major milestone and a significant accomplishment in the overpriced and competitive real estate market of the Bay Area.

Around 9.00 in the morning today, a group of DEI (electricity provider) employees managed to come inside the premises of Viome and interrupt power supply, with the intent to cut off the wires that bring electricity to the entire industrial facility, which consists of the Viome factory and the the now empty buildings that used to house Viome's ex-parent company, Filkeram.

It is no coincidence that cooperatives appeared in the century of steam – technological progress also brought many new social problems. Farmers and craftsmen were unable to keep up with the rapidly developing cities and people began leaving the countryside. An important social innovation was born from this situation – the cooperative.

When Erik Olin Wright “fell into Marxism” in the 1970s, it was “the only game in town” for a serious radical scholar.

They didn't want to end up in a traditional retirement home. They wanted to remain the actors in their own lives. Seven years after their first discussions about how to age well, a group of retired people is starting to build the first co-op for the aging.