Damon Orion
Damon Orion is a writer, journalist, musician, artist, and teacher in Santa Cruz, California. His work has appeared in Revolver, Guitar World, Spirituality + Health, Classic Rock, and other publications. Read more of his work at DamonOrion.com.
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For growing numbers of media companies, employee ownership offers journalistic freedom and job stability.
As governmental authoritarianism intensifies, citizens “double down on democracy” through the participatory model.
Wiki sites are at the forefront of a shift toward decentralized information sharing.
These interactive books and events encourage fresh perspectives on long-standing social systems.
This “relational facilitator” training team explores the intersection of spirituality and justice work.
By Damon Orion in [[]] | Local Peace Economy Project | | February 12, 2025
The Community Enterprise and Solidarity Clinic is part of a growing mutual aid movement in Chicago, Illinois.
By Damon Orion in Economy | | February 3, 2025
Sankofa Village Arkansas is building an “intentional community centering Black healing, liberation, and regeneration.”
Nature schools are taking education outside the box.
Making the best use of a building to support a thriving community network.
These scholars are fighting the rampant exploitation and high article processing charges in traditional academic publishing.
Grassroots organizations are helping rebuild North Carolina communities after Hurricane Helene.
By Damon Orion in Economy |
Local radio stations and digital networks of independents are keeping “human-driven, anti-algorithm expression” alive.
This Petersburgh, New York, organization fights racial injustice in the food system.
The worker-owned collective ChiCommons helps Chicago residents find local mutual aid-based organizations.
By Damon Orion in Economy |
Houston’s Pet Care Co-op empowers humans and helps animals survive.
By Damon Orion in Animals |
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Damon Orion is a writer, journalist, editor, musician, artist, and teacher in Santa Cruz, California. His work has appeared in Revolver, Guitar World, Spirituality + Health, Classic Rock, and other publications. Read more of his work at DamonOrion.com.