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Article filed under The Public Good | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 6, 2001

Libraries, Liberty and the Pursuit of Public Information

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/libraries-liberty-and-pursuit-public-information/

Far from becoming obsolete, public libraries still operate at the heart of their communities. In addition, they’ve taken on new roles such as"Guide to the Internet," and "Champion of Equal Access." Now they’re struggling, on behalf of their patrons, to prevent private companies from passing legislation that restricts the right to read free of charge. By Harriet Barlow, Karen Hering and Stacy Mitchell Continue reading

Resource filed under The Public Good | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 5, 2001

New Rules Journal – Winter 2001

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/new-rules-journal-winter-2001/

Feature Stories:
The Canadian Cure — Bonding With the Next Generation — Libraries, Liberty and the Pursuit of Public Information — State Inspections Revive Local Markets Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Sep 1, 2000

In a Carbohydrate Economy, Ownership Matters

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/in-a-carbohydrate-economy-ownership-matters/

In a Carbohydrate Economy, Ownership Matters By David Morris Fall 2000 Almost 20 years ago I coined the term “carbohydrate economy” to describe an industrial system with two distinctive features 1. Carbohydrates replace hydrocarbons. We rely on vegetables to supply not only our stomachs but our factories. 2. Cultivators and their surrounding regions capture a… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 26, 2000

Use Construction Bonds to Fight Global Warming

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/16886/

Use Construction Bonds to Fight Global Warming By David Morris March 26, 2000 What can Minnesotans do to curtail global warming? The problem seems immense, but the solution is straightforward: Use energy more efficiently and shift to renewable fuels. An effective and easy first step toward redressing our share of global pollution would be to… Continue reading

Resource filed under Energy, The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Feb 16, 2000

Why Minnesotans Should Not Subsidize the Burning of Poultry Manure

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/16867/

Why Minnesotans Should Not Subsidize the Burning of Poultry Manure Testimony by David Morris Against Minnesota House Bill No. 2757 Before the House Regulated Industries Subcommittee February 16, 2000 My name is David Morris. I am Vice President of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a 26 year old non-profit research organization based in Minneapolis and… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jan 30, 2000

One Government, With Free Trade For All

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/one-government-free-trade-all/

(The following article appeared in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Sunday January 30, 2000.)

"Perfection of means and confusion of ends seems to characterize our age."

Thatinsight of Albert Einstein’s half a century ago aptly describes the current debate, or more precisely, non-debate, about free trade.

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Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jan 15, 2000

Whose Rules?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/16833/

Whose Rules? By David Morris January 2000 The strongest argument in favor of globalization is its apparent inevitability. And in certain respects, it is inevitable. Even now, at the very beginning of the information age, distance has begun to lose its meaning. In many places, it is now cheaper to make a long distance call… Continue reading

Resource filed under Broadband, Independent Business, The Public Good | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 5, 2000

The New Rules Journal – Winter 2000

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/new-rules-journal-winter-2000/

Feature Stories:
“Local Retailers Hit the Web,” “Paving Our Electronic Dirt Roads,” and “Keeping the Minors Home.” Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Nov 14, 1999

Really Light Rail

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/really-light-rail/

Really Light Rail By David Morris November 14, 1999 When I was on KTCA’s “Almanac” a few months ago with Elwyn Tinklenberg, the transportation commissioner held forth on the promise of light-rail transit (LRT). The cohost anticipated my response. “Mr. Morris, you’re against rail and for buses, right?” She was surprised and confused when I… Continue reading