Topic: People's movements
Editorial: Glimmers of hope for a ‘fair shares society’
Blog / 11th February 2015As part of STWR’s ‘global call for sharing’ campaign, we are periodically highlighting the growing public debate on the need for wealth, power and resources to be shared more equitably both within countries and internationally. The following is a snapshot of recent signs and trends that illustrate how the principle of sharing is increasing being viewed as a solution to unjust power dynamics and inequitable wealth distribution.
Commons transition: STWR interviewed by the P2P Foundation
Article / 4th February 2015As part of a series of interviews highlighting the need for a 'commons transition', STWR was asked about the ethic and practice of sharing in relation to establishing a sustainable model of societal organisation through commons-based production and governence.
Kommerzialisierung: Die Antithese zum Teilen
Article / 2nd February 2015Die größte Gefahr in der heutigen Welt ist nicht die Kommerzialisierung an sich, sondern unsere ständige Identifikation mit ihrer inneren und äußeren Manifestation, da sie die menschliche Intelligenz in die Gegenrichtung von Natur und spiritueller Evolution leitet.
The Tax Dodging Bill: it’s time for big corporations to pay their fair share
Blog / 30th January 2015This week, a coalition of NGOs have launched a campaign for a new law in the UK that could make sure that corporations pay their fair share of taxes to public coffers. Dubbed the ‘Tax Dodging Bill’, the proposed law could generate at least £3.6 billion a year for the UK treasury (equivalent to £600 for every household below the poverty line), and billions more for developing countries.
A world of ‘sharing and caring’ won’t begin in Davos
Blog / 23rd January 2015At this year’s gathering of the world’s richest and most powerful at Davos, the World Economic Forum founder has urged delegates that the motto for their 2015 meeting should be ‘sharing and caring’.
Ein Diskurs über Ideologien, Überzeugungen und ‘Ismen’
Article / 16th January 2015Wie können wir zu der Erkenntnis gelangen, dass Teilen die Lösung für eine planetare Krise ist, und unsere einzig noch verbleibende Hoffnung für die Sanierung einer geteilten Welt? Diese Frage ist bei der Betrachtung der Ismen von zentraler Bedeutung, denn wir haben unsere Selbstgefälligkeit intellektualisiert, um sie als normal zu rechtfertigen.
Annual review 2014
News / 13th January 2015Our latest annual review provides an overview of STWR’s activities over the course of 2014 as well as our key areas of focus for 2015, which includes ongoing research and writing projects alongside the promotion of STWR’s ‘global call for sharing’ campaign.
Heeding Christ’s teaching to share in the 21st century
Blog / 8th January 2015To address the epochal challenges of the twenty-first century, we will have to heed Christ’s simple message like never before—and finally share the world’s wealth and resources more equitably among us all.
The true meaning of Christmas
Article / 16th December 2014At this time of year, it is easy to forget the reality of the critical world situation as we partake in the frantic overconsumption and festivities of Christmas. But what is the true meaning of Christmas in the midst of environmental destruction, growing levels of poverty and escalating global tensions?
Why sharing is a common cause that unites us all
Article / 8th December 2014Given that a call for sharing is already a fundamental (if often unacknowledged) demand of engaged citizens and progressive organisations, there is every reason why we should embrace this common cause that unites us all.