by Leila Salim | Mar 19, 2024 | Economics, National, News, Public Banking, Uncategorized
by Next City & CommonFuture — Our mainstream banking system is failing most of us. This ebook includes stories about the people and organizations working to make the system work better for everyone — no matter their race, zip code or socioeconomic status. It’s not...
by Leila Salim | Mar 14, 2024 | AFLEP in New Mexico, New Mexico, Public Bank, Public Banking
At the Alliance, we are always expanding our understanding of both the challenges and wisdom inherent in the land and rich cultures of New Mexico. One powerful example of a democratic practice that benefits all New Mexicans is our acequia system. The acequia...
by Leila Salim | Feb 19, 2024 | Commercial Banking, Economics, Equity, National, News, Sidebar Blog
By C.J. Polychroniou for Truthout | February 17, 2024 (Photo: LEONARDO MUNOZ / VIEWPRESS / GETTY IMAGES) Progressive economist Gerald Epstein explains how we can build a banking system that puts people over profit. Our current banking and financial system has...
by Leila Salim | Jan 5, 2024 | AFLEP in New Mexico, AFLEP News, New Mexico, New Mexico News, Public Bank, Public Banking
MY VIEW – ANGELA MERKERT — Santa Fe New Mexican | January 5, 2024 A recent Ringside Seat column by Milan Simonich (“Another $3.4 billion makes legislators dangerous,” Jan. 2) raised questions regarding legislator support for creating a state public...
by Leila Salim | Dec 13, 2023 | Commercial Banking, Economics, Equity, National, News, Sidebar Blog
By Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams | December 13, 2023 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks while Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) looks on (Photo: Zach Gibson/Getty Images) “Wall Street-run banks are failing to serve many of my residents who are struggling...