Remembering Zendik: Mating in Captivity
Helen Zuman’s debut book describes in detail her six-year-long involvement with a radical intentional community that also fits many people’s definition of “cult.”
It’s Not Just the Curtain: Crossing the Class Divide at the Bloomington Catholic Worker
Distinctions and boundaries between community members and their homeless guests can be problematic sometimes, but they are also what allow the sharing and caring to continue.
Combating Racism, One Community at a Time
Catholic Worker communities throughout the Midwest examine themselves, make changes, and reach out in an effort to overcome the insidious influences of white supremacy.
Class, Race, and Privilege in Intentional Community
A co-owner of Heart-Culture Farm Community explores ways to use her privilege to help create a society where people are truly equal.
I’m Not a Racist, But Racism Is In Me—and in My Community
Predominantly white communities are going to stay that way until they acknowledge and address racism. Here is some guidance for doing that.
White Bias, Black Lives: When Unconscious Bias Affects Your Community
Members of Sunward Cohousing recognize and attempt to transform their community’s differential treatment of white-skinned and dark-skinned neighborhood children.