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The Commonwealth Institute is an independent, non-governmental public policy research center located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The Institute is an operating program of the Commonwealth Foundation, an unendowed nonprofit corporation registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA. Institute Program Project for Economic Democracy (PED) Members and leaders from labor, faith-based and community organizing groups are exploring alternatives to corporate-dominated economics and politics. The Project for Economic Democracy seeks to nurture these developments and enlarge the discussions about alternatives to market fundamentalism and corporate dominance by drawing together different strands of ideas about the moral imperatives for a democratic economy. We bring a particular focus on weaving racial justice into all of our efforts to transform economic relations. Our partners for this program are the Grassroots Policy Project and Engaging the Powers at the Union Theological Seminary. The Haiti Illumination Project (HIP) , Gina Athena Ulysse , director. HIP’s mission and primary commitment is to change how Haiti is understood, especially in popular imagination. HIP recognizes and considers representation as a force for change. To that end, we actively attempt to demystify Haiti beyond the stereotypes. Since the 2010 earthquake, this need could not be more acute as Haiti is continually framed in negative and socially limited terms. Knowing the meaning of symbols, HIP has been working strategically to: 1) influence popular views through performance and dissemination of information especially in the media; 2) support Haiti-based presence in venues abroad so that Haitians speak for and represent themselves. We believe being there repeatedly makes a difference. And 3) help create potential moments of engagement that will foster inspirational possibilities. We believe in the transformative power of inspiration which, although unquantifiable, is practically limitless. Ultimately, our aim is to forge opportunities that will contribute to illuminating Haiti’s past and path. Past Program of the Institute Project on Defense Alternatives (PDA) (1991- ) , has moved as of January 2013 to the Center for International Policy . Project on Income and Inequality (1990-2010) , S.M.Miller, director. Progressive Strategy Studies Project (2006-2009) . Massachusetts Climate Action Network (2004-2009) is now an independent organization. The Pulse of Capitalism: A Quarterly Newsletter of Economic Indicators and Analysis (Internet publication 1998-2005) . The Sustainable Jobs Research Project and the Northeast Corporate Accountability Project (1997-2000) . Shorter Work Time Group (1993-1998) . Help us today to sustain our work through a contribution to the Commonwealth Foundation, our fiscal home. The Commonwealth Institute Commonwealth Foundation, Inc. 186 Hampshire St. Cambridge, MA 02139 USA Phone 617-868-1267 There are several other unaffiliated Commonwealth Institutes, including the Commonwealth Institute, London, UK , and the Commonwealth Institute, Boston, MA . Page design by Sheila Walsh Design ....