Brian Boland

Brian Boland

Seattle, WA
Former tech exec turned advocate for economic justice. Anti-Milton Friedman, pro-progressive economics à la Stiglitz, Raworth, and Graeber. Passionate about justice, rethinking capital's role, and aligning finances with values.
01
Oct
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The Neoliberal Current: Are We Drowning in Growth?

If you haven’t read our blog post called The Violence of Market Rate Returns, you might want to do
9 min read
01
Jul
Equity-Washing: KKR, Ownership Works and The Polished New Face of Corporate Greed

Equity-Washing: KKR, Ownership Works and The Polished New Face of Corporate Greed

Author’s Note: The inner workings of multi-billion-dollar private equity deals are, by design, confidential. The following analysis of the
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13
May
The Generous Loophole: Is Our Charity System Meeting or Missing the Moment?

The Generous Loophole: Is Our Charity System Meeting or Missing the Moment?

We all love the idea of charity. Giving back, supporting good causes, and improving the world. What’s not to
6 min read
23
Apr
Breaking the U.S. isn’t a Bug, It’s the Plan

Breaking the U.S. isn’t a Bug, It’s the Plan

This is an unsettling time for almost everyone worldwide. The initial months of the Trump administration have shocked many, not
4 min read
25
Mar
Stop Hoarding, Start Healing: Why Philanthropy Needs an Urgent Spending Revolution

Stop Hoarding, Start Healing: Why Philanthropy Needs an Urgent Spending Revolution

Over the past few weeks, I've read posts from foundation leaders saying, "now is the time to
4 min read
06
Mar
The Left Doesn’t Need a Joe Rogan—It Needs Policies That Actually Work

The Left Doesn’t Need a Joe Rogan—It Needs Policies That Actually Work

Recently, there’s been chatter about how the left desperately needs its own Joe Rogan—someone who can attract massive
2 min read
28
Jan
The Violence of Market Rate Returns

The Violence of Market Rate Returns

We find ourselves at a moment of some of the greatest levels of wealth inequality in human history. The gap
7 min read
07
Jan
Deleting Facebook

Deleting Facebook

Why I’m Deleting Facebook Tomorrow Tomorrow, I will delete my Facebook account. Before I do, I want to share
3 min read
03
Sep
The World I Want to Live In

The World I Want to Live In

In the world we inhabit today, our global economic system is failing the majority of people. It's a
3 min read
16
May
Investing in Employee Ownership: A Pathway to Reducing Inequality and Building Wealth

Investing in Employee Ownership: A Pathway to Reducing Inequality and Building Wealth

In today's economic landscape, rising wealth inequality is a significant issue. The gap between the rich and the
5 min read