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Thanks to all who attended the People’s Economic Forum Part 2: Powering the Cooperative Economy on February 16. The turn-out was great, the presenters deeply insightful, and the chat lively! Those who missed it can catch the recording here, and the full slide deck here, including the reading list from our partners at Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance. On Tuesday, February… Continue reading "Recap from the People’s Economic Forum, Part 2"
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Greetings Friends of Public Banking! Remember our first People’s Economic Forum in November, when we looked at the housing crisis in Philadelphia through the lens of public banking? We’re back for more! Next month, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance, we explore ways that a Philadelphia public bank could strengthen and support the co-op movement. We hope you… Continue reading "Join Us at the People’s Economic Forum, Part 2!"
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Thanks so much to the 75 folks who were able to attend the People’s Economic Forum, Part 1: Addressing the Housing Crisis and to the other 50 who signed up. The session was packed, with more information and reflections than any one mind could take in! Here are the slides and the recording is below. Members of our coalition are now… Continue reading "Recap from the People’s Economic Forum"
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November 14, 2022 Contact: Nicole Levy, nslevy1776@gmail.com 202-641-7579 / Stan Shapiro, shapsj@comcast.net, 267-760-7137 Public Banking Advocates Confront the Housing Crisis Decades of affordable housing projects have not delivered houses that people can afford to live in. Private banks and private equity treat homes as commodities rather than places for people to live. A public bank would fund community driven solutions… Continue reading "Press Advisory: People’s Economic Forum on the the Housing Crisis – Nov 17"
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Coming November 17: The People’s Economic Forum!!! In a civilized community, safe and affordable housing would be available to all. But private banks and private equity treat homes as commodities, rather than places for human beings to live. How can a public bank counter redlining and ever rising housing costs? Come with your questions. Listen and learn as we explore… Continue reading "Join Us at the People’s Economic Forum on Nov 17!"
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Dear Friends of the Philly Public Banking Movement, This past Friday we aimed to make some noise about Mayor Kenney’s illegal refusal to appoint the Board and release the funds for the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority and we did just that! Approximately 40 advocates gathered together at City Hall. Led by emcee and former City Council candidate Tonya Bah, we… Continue reading "Citizens’ Subpoena Delivered to Kenney. Next Up: The People’s Economic Forum"