| rdfs:comment | - From Wikipedia - The word "Commons" has now come to be used in the sense of any sets of resources that a community recognizes as being accessible to any member of that community. The nature of commons is different in different communities, but they often include cultural resources and natural resources.
- The Commons as a term may have once referred to central park-lands in cities which the whole community owned. In modern usage, it refers to property, resources, ideas, traditions and heritage of a State or Nation or even the inhabitants of the whole World. Extreme Conservatives and Neoliberals are antagonistic to Public or Common ownership, and see any continuation or defense of common property as an unjust interference with their liberties.
- The Commons is a free collaborative online newsmagazine about Silicon Valley nonprofits, the people behind them, and the communities they serve. It is written, edited, and produced by students and other volunteers in the valley. Purpose Execution The Commons uses wiki technology provided by Wikia. Its mission is to enable the world to collaborate on building sources of knowledge that are free for the world to use. Wikia was founded by Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, and endorses this project as part of that mission. Interests About the Editor
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| abstract | - The Commons as a term may have once referred to central park-lands in cities which the whole community owned. In modern usage, it refers to property, resources, ideas, traditions and heritage of a State or Nation or even the inhabitants of the whole World. Extreme Conservatives and Neoliberals are antagonistic to Public or Common ownership, and see any continuation or defense of common property as an unjust interference with their liberties. Liberals, and most sane people for that matter, understand that the commons, especially our environment (our actual physical environment, economic environment, and social environment), belong to all of us, and that we have a duty to preserve and protect it and an absolute right to prevent others from degrading it, and that we have the right not only to choose how it's used, but to demand payment for the use of it. If that means that we institute a method of taxation which seeks payment based upon costs or benefits gained from our mutual property, it's our right to do so.
- The Commons is a free collaborative online newsmagazine about Silicon Valley nonprofits, the people behind them, and the communities they serve. It is written, edited, and produced by students and other volunteers in the valley. Purpose There are hundreds of organizations and thousands of people engaged in good work in the Valley. They feed our hungry, shelter our homeless, heal our sick, teach our children, protect our communities, and give strength to the powerless. Most of all, they provide hope to those who have little or none. Their stories are extraordinary, but are often left untold. The principal mission of this project is to tell these stories. We live in the age of information, and the future belongs to those who harness the power of knowledge and modern communication. Our schools are nurturing a new breed of leaders in these fields. Our second mission is to give these leaders a platform upon which to practice what they’ve learned in the disciplines of journalism and mass communication, including research, interviewing, writing, editing, photography, illustration, audio/video production, and internet publication. Execution The Commons uses wiki technology provided by Wikia. Its mission is to enable the world to collaborate on building sources of knowledge that are free for the world to use. Wikia was founded by Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, and endorses this project as part of that mission. Wiki technology is ideal for our purposes, as it enables collaboration in the preparation and publication of our articles. Our editorial staff plans and assigns articles, conducts research and interviews, and assists in editing and publishing the stories. Unlike most online communities, this virtual community is also a real one. Our narrow geographic focus allows us to meet face-to-face, as often as needed. Interests The success of this community depends upon how well it serves the interests of its members. Nonprofits will gain from exposure. In addition to being published here, their stories may be picked up by major media, through the network of Wikia and other participants. Nonprofit staff and volunteers will get the recognition they deserve, encouraging others to also serve. Students and other contributors will have opportunities to meet and work with people from other schools, nonprofits, government, and media, building their resumes and connections as they practice their craft. The Commons will provide all contributors a venue for personal development, as they engage in a social good. For those of us whose interest is purely philanthropic, participation is its own reward. About the Editor Leo Romero was a staff writer and editor of opposition newspapers in the Philippines during the Marcos administration, when press freedom was under fire. He has also been a Red Cross volunteer, an evangelist, a student leader, a union organizer, an organizer of farming cooperatives, an activist for mountain tribes, an environmentalist, and a corporate lobbyist. Leo has worked for the same technology company since 1995. He moved to the valley in 2000, lives in San Jose with his wife of fourteen years, and is the father of five. How You Can Help Start writing Share your thoughts on the discussion page or via email. For more information on how to advertise your non-profit organization through Human Directionals visit this Sign Directionals website.
- From Wikipedia - The word "Commons" has now come to be used in the sense of any sets of resources that a community recognizes as being accessible to any member of that community. The nature of commons is different in different communities, but they often include cultural resources and natural resources.
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