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

With Land We Can: Community Land Banks – Tom Carman

The Kruger Report and the Carceral State – Amardeep Dhillon

Review: Ending Fossil Fuels: Why Net Zero is Not Enough – Antonia Jennings and Eleanor Radcliffe

Building democratic culture, skills, and partnerships in policy-led regions – Report

Relaunching the Young Cooperators Network

Bringing people back to the land – Luci Edwards, Ecological Land Coop

Interview – Rodrigo Nunes

Excerpt: The End of Capitalism (As We Knew It) – JK Gibson-Graham

Secret Community Leader

Decade Reflections on Occupy – Nathan Schneider, Anastasia Kavada

Review: Paint the Town Red – Dan Gregory