Care work and civic work isn’t a “nice to have.” When it isn’t performed, problems arise for everyone. We are free riding on others’ care and civic work when we don’t participate in it—and, more importantly, when we don’t support freeing up time so more can participate in it.

Thursday @ noon ET: Come get inspired at how Chicago's Lawndale Xtian Devt Corp is building 1,000 affordable homes, commercial bldgs, and apts in 7 years--using the tools of the solidarity economy! (Like worker co-ops!) Donations welcome! Register here: shorturl.at/itDP7

A recent social media backlash concerning the ethnicity of St. Augustine highlighted the fraught topic of ancient African saints—and their popular whitened iconography. Menny Thoughts says it's time to recognize that the motherland shaped Christianity. blackcatholicmessenger.com/african-cathol…

Sohrab Ahmari is right — a majority politics has to be anchored in constructive alternatives to the broken economic model — the culture wars are a distraction (and arguably grow out of economic discontent)

We have a tremendous team at U.S. Department of Labor that’s working hard every day for working people. It was great to be at #ETAvision2030 to thank the people fighting on the frontlines to make sure every job is a good job, & to explore partnerships to raise the floor under every worker’s feet.

Join organizational leaders for an important conversation on racism and corporate power June 14th. Register here for NPQ’s upcoming free webinar: bit.ly/3MXUKeT #RebuildtheEconomy

Membership now open at the Artisans Co-op as they look for 25-100 artisans and supporters for their handmade marketplace! Check 'em out here: artisans.coop/membership/

For decades, the quest for an African-American Catholic saint has been ongoing, with growing enthusiasm for the prospect among Christians of all stripes. Menny Thoughts cautions, however, that we must not allow zeal to overshadow substance. blackcatholicmessenger.com/we-must-protec…

Listen to local tenant organizers discuss how policy and advocacy can advance renter rights with Steve Dubb and @miriam_mjoy on 7/12, 2p ET w/Josh Poe, @FalleroJess, Gabriela Garcia @bastaustin & Anneke Dunbar-Gronke Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law bit.ly/3N5oKFZ #RebuildtheEconomy

Highly recommended--here's a chance to learn Co-op Business Basics from an engaging and experienced practitioner, Matthew Epperson! Wednesday (7/12) at 6 PM ET: creativemornings.com/talks/z8hcloha…

A practice I’ve been trying in assessing political figures, schools of thought, institutions, etc: employing “virtues and vices” talk vs. just “all good vs. all bad” talk. As in: “X tends to be good at this but at the same time also tends to be bad at this.” Helps deepen thought.

I just published "How I Became a Street Catholic" on Medium. As Flannery O'Connor once said of a new book, I'm not afraid it will be controversial: I'm afraid it will not be controversial. link.medium.com/T4jwqKGwKBb

I'm live with Pete Davis 🪴 discussing the epidemic of American loneliness, its impact, and how we can beat it. Hope you'll tune in. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Video of my conversation this morning with Senator Chris Murphy 🟧 on the importance of rejuvenating American community

New digs for Solidarity Hall as we continue to build the new in the shell of the old! Front door's open, stop in! :) solidarityhall.substack.com

New issue just out!

Just out! open.substack.com/pub/solidarity…

New Substack issue just out!

New issue: Talking about public banking, people's assemblies, and eccentric Catholics.