Cat Johnson
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Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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How to Work out of a Library (No Matter What Size Town You’re In)
Whether your local library is in the heart of a big city or nestled in a small town, it is likely a great place to get some work done. → Read More
Preschool in the Forest
This nontraditional school setting in the northwestern United States is Cedarsong Nature School, a Forest Kindergarten on Vashon Island. → Read More
Cool Block Shows How Neighborhoods Can Create Climate Resilience
In her 30 years of working in the sustainability sector, Sandra Slater has learned quite a bit about human behavior, including the idea that just giving people information doesn't inspire a change in behavior. "If you just go in and say, 'Let's lower your carbon footprint,' it's a nonstarter," Slater says. "You have to go in with other motivators." She says people are looking for social… → Read More
Cool Block Shows How Neighborhoods Can Create Climate Resilience
In her 30 years of working in the sustainability sector, Sandra Slater has learned quite a bit about human behavior, including the idea that just giving people information doesn't inspire a change in behavior. "If you just go in and say, 'Let's lower your carbon footprint,' it's a nonstarter," Slater says. "You have to go in with other motivators." She says people are looking for social… → Read More
Something New in the Water
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2016/Roots & Branches issue of No Depression in print. When we're not running a summer subscription drive (now through June 15), the stories in the ND journal are exclusive to print. Subscribe today and never miss another issue. * * → Read More
How Unprofessional Development Inspires Creativity, Collaboration and Community Service in Classrooms
In this interview, Christina Jenkins discusses the vision for Unprofessional Development. → Read More
New Sharing Depot Opening Reflects Success of Toronto's Library of Things Movement
Lawrence Alvarez talks about about the growth of the Sharing Depot in Toronto. → Read More
These 5 Lending Libraries Are Redefining the Meaning of Ownership
Libraries are no longer just places to borrow books. In recent years, libraries across the world have undergone a seismic transformation to better serve the needs of local communities. In fact, the very notion of what constitutes a "library" is being re-imagined. In Toronto, Canada, a new Sharing Depot just opened where people can borrow all kinds of things, from sporting goods to camping… → Read More
These 5 Lending Libraries Are Redefining the Meaning of Ownership
Libraries are no longer just places to borrow books. In recent years, libraries across the world have undergone a seismic transformation to better serve the needs of local communities. In fact, the very notion of what constitutes a "library" is being re-imagined. In Toronto, Canada, a new Sharing Depot just opened where people can borrow all kinds of things, from sporting goods to camping… → Read More
Bay Area Nonprofit Project Equity Transforms Businesses Into Worker-Owned Cooperatives
There's been a lot of talk about where the Baby Boomer generation will live as they age. Several interesting, sharing-based housing alternatives such cohousing and senior villages have emerged as potential options. But what about all the businesses that Baby Boomers own? → Read More
12 Empowering Ways to Engage in Civic Affairs
It's evident that there's a growing desire among people, especially here in the U.S., to get involved in civic affairs. While online organizing can be an effective means of bringing about change, there's something powerful about showing up in person to talk with public officials and connect with others who are fighting for the same causes. We've pulled together a list of 12 ways to boost civic… → Read More
New Sharing Depot Opening Reflects Success of Toronto's Library of Things Movement
The Toronto Tool Library team launched the Sharing Depot, Canada's first Library of Things where members can borrow supplies for $50-$100 per year. → Read More
New Sharing Depot Opening Reflects Success of Toronto's Library of Things Movement
The Toronto Tool Library in Ontario, Canada, is a model tool lending program. With four locations and a variety of workshops and community events, it is a pioneer of the lending and sharing movement. → Read More
How Unprofessional Development Inspires Creativity, Collaboration, and Community Service in Classrooms
In 2008, designer Emily Pilloton created Studio H, a nonprofit based in Berkeley, California, that helps young people design and build items that tackle social problems. → Read More
5 Coworking Spaces and Business Incubators in Libraries That Support Local Workers
As the needs of communities change, libraries around the world are innovating to meet those changing needs. For a growing number of libraries, that means supporting the workforce by providing coworking spaces, internet access, business incubators, and networking opportunities. Coworking spaces and business incubators in libraries serve freelancers, students, entrepreneurs, remote workers, job… → Read More
The Freelance Contract Gives Gig Workers Fair Working Terms
Last November, New York City adopted a ground-breaking legislation to protect freelance workers. → Read More
3 Community-based Housing Alternatives for Seniors
Isolation is a serious problem for seniors. It's estimated to impact 17 percent of Americans over 50, according to a report by AARP, Inc., a group based in Washington, D.C., that lobbies on behalf of seniors. → Read More
3 Housing Alternatives for Seniors
Isolation is a serious problem for seniors. It's estimated to impact 17 percent of Americans over 50, according to a report by AARP, Inc., a group based in Washington, D.C., that lobbies on behalf of seniors. → Read More
Why Nonpartisan PAC EveryLibrary Defends the Future of Libraries
An interview with executive director John Chrastka to learn about EveryLibrary's on-the-ground work. → Read More
GRIOT Circle is More Than a Community Space for LGBTQ Seniors in New York
At last year's Brooklyn Gay Pride celebration, members of GRIOT Circle, a Brooklyn-based community organization that serves LGBTQ seniors of color, were grand marshals of the parade. They wore rainbow sashes as they marched and waved to the crowd. What happened after the parade, however, left a lasting imprint on Aundaray Guess, the group's director of programs. Guess said that one of the… → Read More