STIR

STIR is a quarterly magazine that promotes new economic alternatives, exploring where the social economy, the commons and civic society come together. We feature original illustrations, long-form interviews, and in-depth articles that move beyond traditional political commentary to explore the inspiring and viable alternatives that present a serious challenge to the current political crisis.

Interview — Carlo Invernizzi Accetti on Technopopulism
The role of AI in democratising the economy — Daniel Stanley
How to Save the City: A guide for emergency action — Paul Chatterton
Democratic Business Series: Capital Gap – Financing the transition to a democratic economy
Excerpt: A Nation of Shopkeepers: The Unstoppable Rise of the Petty Bourgeoisie — Dan Evans 
The Fabian Society — Grace Crabtree
Self-management: workplace democracy or a more subtle-form of exploitation? — Iain Cairns
Comic – Future Natures: A primer for the curious — Tim Zocco and Amber Huff, Centre for Future Natures
Case study: Kitty's Launderette, Liverpool’s community washroom and social space
The resident-led campaign to #SaveOurWarehouse — Friends of the Warehouse Group, Barking and Dagenham
Community Ownership of Music Venues – Sister Midnight & Music Venues Trust