An important conversation around what happened when federal agents came to Minnesota—and how communities responded
How much of the U.S. solar fleet is made up of smaller, distributed sources that help communities build local wealth? This 2025 update examines the...
In 2026, the Maryland Legislature passed HB 429/SB 599 “On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program,” establishing an annual grant program for on–farm organics recycling...
A deep dive into one of the most successful municipal fiber networks in the country—and what other communities can learn from it
What makes faith communities such attractive hosts for resilience hubs?
Blair Levin returns to reflect on the decisions that built today’s Internet—and why we may not be ready for what comes next with AI
Unbuffered is here. Chris Mitchell introduces a new chapter that builds on Community Broadband Bits while expanding the conversation around power and local control
A participatory event on how to advocate for local ordinances to support distributed composting featuring real-life examples.
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How did this coal town ditch gas lines, win grants, and make municipal networked geothermal the cheapest heating option?
Find out how quarterly distributed solar capacity growth compares to that of other power sectors.
The webinar examined what it takes to connect communities floor by floor, building by building.
ILSR endorses the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act introduced by Senators Murphy (D-Conn.), Welch (D-Vt.), Gallego (D-Ariz.), Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Blumenthal (D-Conn.).
In 2022, Washington State passed House Bill 1799, which updated several provisions related to organic materials disposal and management. The bill also addresses compost purchasing,...
Karl Bode joins Chris Mitchell for a wide-ranging conversation about media consolidation, government power, and what it all means for the future of journalism.