Archive - The Main Street Journal

A Localism Manifesto

Version 1.0 - We believe there is a clear path forward that has received little attention. And that solution is localism: a commitment to place…

Jul 10

Invest in "Sunbeams for Peace"

We, as individual investors, can make sure that solar energy wins and spreads rapidly.

Jul 3

June 2025

Main Street Meets the SuperCrowd: Why This Conversation Matters

A recording from Devin Thorpe's live video

Published on Superpowers for Good • Jun 27

29:27

Don't Deport Our Best Entrepreneurs

V.3, N.35 - We are here through our ancestors, who took enormous risks and got into the country through persistence and luck. This makes the lack of…

Jun 26

Hey, Governors: Fight Back with Negative Tariffs!

V.2, N.75 - What’s the best way to contain a fire? Not with fire, but with fire retardant. And the best response to Trump’s tariffs might be…

Jun 19

Community-Building in Action

You're Invited: Wednesday, June 18, 2 - 3:30 pm ET

Jun 13

Rethinking Retirement EGG-cellently

V.3, N.34 - It’s not only possible to create localized pension investments but also relatively easy and inexpensive.

Jun 13

Don't Put Lipstick on Corporate Pigs

V.2, N.74 - When opportunity costs are considered, corporate attraction is always a loser for economic development.

Jun 5

May 2025

June 21 - World Localization Day

V.3, N.33: Not sure how to celebrate? Read on!

May 30

Live with Jen and Devin

A recording from Devin Thorpe's live video

Published on Superpowers for Good • May 30

23:19

Nonprofits: The Least Effective Structures for Social Change

V.2, N.73 - Twenty years ago, Merrian Fuller and I wrote a cover story for The Nation called “Profits for Justice” that elaborated why nonprofits are…

May 22

A Great New Primer on Worker Ownership

V.3, N.32 - This week’s interview is with John Abrams, who shares his history and his hopes for expanded worker ownership models in the future.

May 15

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