A lifelong resident fuels the fight to reclaim Toledo’s lost legacy of culture, commerce, and community on the Dorr Street corridor.
ILSR’s Stacy Mitchell illustrates how independent pharmacies are the unsung heroes of healthcare, providing critical services that chain pharmacies simply can't match.
ILSR co-director John Farrell joins Building Local Power to discuss how utilities perpetuate a monopoly model that is damaging our health, environment, and economy.
We discuss The White House’s new strategy to reduce food waste, cut methane emissions create jobs, and foster resilient communities.
ILSR's Ron Knox joins us to revisit a 2019 BLP episode on independent musicians in the wake of the DOJ lawsuit against Live Nation.
A veteran journalist reflects on his four-decade career dedicated to covering some of Washington D.C.’s most important stories.
An urban planner leads a pioneering effort to revitalize the polluted Anacostia River waterfront.
A tech professional journeys from software to opening hardware stores to help rebuild DC neighborhoods. …
Reflecting on ILSR’s DC origins 50 years later, when the seat of federal power inspired three pioneers to build local power.
A visionary embarks on a mission to bridge the people's culture and floriculture.
A grassroots group in Detroit reimagines democracy and economic empowerment...
Avalon Village is a testament to the resilience of communities and the transformative power of collective action...
A Detroit entrepreneur explains how her pilot projects are building community, local self-reliance, and resilience...
The Detroit People's Food Cooperative represents a vital step towards fostering food sovereignty in a neighborhood historically affected by food apartheid...
A Detroit-based bookseller shares the purpose behind her store and its profound impact on the community over the past three decades.… Read More