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the loss of these small groups, in favor of nation-level organization of atomized individuals, has had serious consequences for human welfare and human agency. We are missing a layer of organization essential for our happiness.
Sarah Perry • Gardens Need Walls: On Boundaries, Ritual, and Beauty
According to Putnam, the more we prioritize our private bubbles over public life, the more we disconnect from our local surroundings. This has weakened American democracy. Fewer people are engaged in politics, and those who do are often at the political poles. With less social capital, our neighborhoods are connected by fewer informal, reciprocal... See more
How to Restore Community Economies: Reestablishing the Right to Associate - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Nathan Schneidernonprofitquarterly.org
when the going gets tough, Americans build new civic institutions .
Eli Pariser • 🏘️ 🌐 Your town’s online group matters more than you think
