Reform Coalition: “True Cost” Economics & Genuine Progress + True Cost RECAP

Definition of ‘True Cost Economics’ An economic model that seeks to include the cost of negative externalities into the pricing of goods and services. Supporters of this type of economic system feel products and activities that direct or indirectly cause harmful consequences to living beings and/or the environment should be accordingly taxed to reflect the somewhat hidden costs.

Worth a Look: Community Commons

From all walks of life, we are united in one purpose: To create healthy, livable, sustainable communities. Let’s revitalize our great nation. Community by community. Visit Site Tip of the Hat to John Steiner.

#OWS Deputy Major Stops Confrontation Over Cleaning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2011 www.nyc.gov STATEMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR CAS HOLLOWAY ON BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES POSTPONING THEIR CLEANING OF ZUCCOTTI PARK ³Late last night, we received notice from the owners of Zuccotti Park ­Brookfield Properties ­ that they are postponing their scheduled cleaning of the park, and for the time being withdrawing their request …

DefDog: First Ignored, Now Fat Cats Organizing a Negative Information Operations Campaign Against “Protesters Behaving Like Spoiled Brats”

Little coverage to begin with, then mostly negative following ….. indications that the “fat cats” are calling in favors to discredit this initiative. With the Transport Workers Union filing a complaint about the commandeering of buses to move the detained, word is spreading….time for social media to step up to the plate as it has …