Commonsverse

I have written more than 50 profiles for the Commonsverse federated wiki, a collaborative database of commons and commoning initiatives around the world—from local currencies to open-source microscopes and traditional systems of mushroom cultivation.

Podcast interview

Nothing Is Real, “The Commons & The Commonsverse”

In this podcast episode, we discuss my work on the Commonsverse federated wiki, the misnomer that is “the tragedy of the commons,” and the paradigm-shifting work of commons scholars like Elinor Ostrom.

“How the Powerful Advance Climate Change”

Published by The Climate Change Debate: A Reference Handbook

Published in a larger reference handbook on climate change, this essay explains how the perceived legitimacy of the knowledge, ideas, and discourse of the powerful facilitates climate denialism’s more "innocuous" yet widespread cousin: incrementalism.

Massachusetts Catalog of Commoning

Published by UMass Amherst

The Catalog of Commoning is an ongoing project showcasing inspiring commons-related organizations operating within Massachusetts (such as farms, cooperatives, makerspaces, and land trusts). Working closely with Professor Charles Schweik, I edited the 11 cases in this first edition of the catalog and used Adobe InDesign to produce the final version.

“Equitable transition to renewable energy can create millions of jobs”

Published in MassLive and the Republican

Clean energy can fuel serious economic growth—this isn’t about “economic viability” versus environmental health. An equitable transition to renewable energy can create millions of jobs, uplifting marginalized communities most harmed by both rising energy costs and the effects of climate change. The debate is about capitulating to a deadly status quo versus embracing a livable future.

“PFAS in Institutional Foodware”

Published by Farm to Institution New England (FINE)

In partnership with FINE, my collaborator and I wrote about and presented our research on the presence of harmful chemical compounds called PFAS in institutional foodware.

“Massachusetts Needs Same-Day Voter Registration”

Published on the Massachusetts Sierra Club Blog

In this blog post, I argue that enacting same-day voter registration in Massachusetts will make voting more accessible, representative, and just.