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

Mutual Aid and the Co-operative Economy – Amardeep Dhillon

Doughnut Economics – Rob Shorter & Carlota Sanz

Can Community Shares Survive the Economic Crisis? – Dave Boyle

Land ownership & Racial Justice – Josina Calliste & Mark Walton

Ownership in Crisis – Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Yancey Strickler & Daniel Stanley

Interview – Mckenzie Wark, Capital is Dead: Is this Something Worse?

Towards a New Land Narrative – Daniel Stanley & Kate Swade

Transatlantic Co-operativism

Right of Reply: Employee Ownership – Jessica Rose & Marjorie Kelly

Right of Reply: Employee Ownership– Sion Whellens

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