The Commons and Co-operative Commonwealth
Land is part of the global commons like water, air, language, knowledge and culture.
common assets
Occupations in Rome defend the rights of commoners
When people deliberately break the law to become squatters or take possession of public buildings, it is a pretty good sign that the market/state is failing to meet the public’s basic needs. This is the general scenario in many parts of Rome, reports Donatella Della Ratta of Al Jazeera, as various citizens’ movements take over theaters, public buildings and apartment buildings. Squatting and illegal occupation are rampant.