Articles by Stacy Mitchell
Stacy Mitchell is co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and runs its Community-Scaled Economy Initiative. Check out her TEDx talk, "Why We Can’t Shop Our Way to a Better Economy," and connect with her on twitter at @stacyfmitchell.
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Here’s one smart way to fight big-box stores
Cape Cod is the rare community that considers regional economic impacts when weighing big-box retail proposals, and that makes all the difference.
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Locally owned businesses can help communities thrive — and survive climate change
Cities where small businesses account for a relatively large share of the economy have stronger social networks and more engaged citizens.
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Bangladesh fire shows why we can’t trust Walmart to green its supply chain
The retailer says its suppliers are going green, but as a recent factory fire revealed, Walmart won't even divulge who its suppliers are.
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Walmart heirs quietly fund Walmart’s environmental allies
The Walton Family Foundation has become one of the largest environmental grantmakers in the U.S. -- and it's steering its money to groups that play nice with Walmart.
