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.

Latest issue

Union to Community Unity: Working Together for Improved Access to Public Sector Services – Jen Smith & Nicky Evans, Signalise



Another Internet is Possible – Kelly Bewers



A New Narrative for Community Wealth Building – Matthew Thompson



Q&A: Queer Spaces & Community Ownership – Friends of the Joiners Arms



What Next for Community Business? – Mark Simmonds



Interview – Katherine Gibson



Excerpt - Neither Vertical nor Horizontal: A Theory of Political Organization – Rodrigo Nunes



How to Run a Design Sprint – Gemma Copeland / Common Knowledge



Technocratic to Democratic: Bring Together Democratic Business and Policy – Jonny Gordon-Farleigh