The United States is a failing country. Political leaders at all levels have failed to effectively solve the many crises we face such as the climate crisis, economic insecurity and growing inequality, and the need for affordable housing, education, and health care, and more. Action at the local level, where people have the most control, offers a pathway forward. Clearing the FOG speaks with Michael Shuman, author of A Localism Manifesto, which can be found at The Main Street Journal. Shuman explains how decentralized action works, the principles involved, and how it offers a radical new politics that can heal the current polarization of our society.
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Michael Shuman is an economist, attorney, author, entrepreneur, and a leading visionary in community economics. He is an Adjunct Professor at Bard Business School in New York City and a Senior Researcher for Council Fire, where he performs economic development analyses for states, local governments, and businesses around North America. He also publishes a weekly newsletter on local investment called The Main Street Journal.
