Building Local Power

Building Local Power brings you thought-provoking stories and new ideas for breaking the hold of corporate monopolies and expanding the power of communities to chart their own futures.

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A Heyday in the Toledo Life

Posted September 19, 202400:15:00

Johnetta Turner McCollough and her husband, Nelson, ran The Spot, a popular restaurant on Dorr Street, Toledo, that was more than just a business—it...

Rediscovering Toledo’s Black Wall Street

Posted September 5, 202400:19:07

Lifelong Toledo resident Doris Greer takes us back to a time when Dorr Street was the heart of Black wealth, culture, and community. Doris vividly recalls...

Healthy Skepticism of Pharmacy Giants is Spreading

Posted August 22, 202400:27:58

Independent pharmacies are the unsung heroes of healthcare, providing critical services that chain pharmacies simply can't match. On this summer special,...

Absolute Power Corrupting Our Energy System

Posted August 8, 202400:58:01

In the groundbreaking report Upcharge: Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power, John Farrell exposes the severe environmental, financial, and...

A National Strategy for Community Composting

Posted July 25, 2024

Last month, the Biden White House released its National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. ILSR’s Julia Spector joins...