Looking for Support in Hard Economic Times?
This is part of a special AlterNet series on Obama’s latest plans for a rescue of the bankers and Wall Street’s toxic assets. Read our editorial on the big picture. The common security club model was born out of work done in the last few years by people struggling with overwhelming indebtedness. Participants spend some time discussing the root causes of the economic crisis, drawing on readings and materials provided by the network. But they mostly focus on what they can do together to increase their economic security and press for policy changes. “What becomes clear to participants is we are facing some major economic and ecological changes,” said Andree Zaleska from the Boston office of Institute for Policy Studies, who is coordinating clubs in the Northeast. “We are not going back to some golden age of economic growth based on empire, unfettered capitalism, and cheap energy — nor do we want to! We have to prepare ourselves and our communities for transformation.” As theologian Walte
