The Elysian

The Elysian

Manifesto

The Elysian Manifesto
One way the world could go from here.
 • Elle Griffin
We should create more US states
Inside the growing movement to redraw state lines, and why it might be better for liberals and conservatives alike.
 • Elle Griffin
US states should have autonomy—like EU countries
All we need to change is taxation.
 • Elle Griffin
Companies will usurp the nation-state
That’s why we need to build better ones.
 • Elle Griffin
The Cooperatist Manifesto that inspired Mondragon
Father José María Arizmendiarrieta didn’t just imagine a better economic system, he built it.
 • Elle Griffin
Mondragon as the new City-State
This cooperative could be its own country.
 • Elle Griffin
Founders can get much richer by selling to employees
This is how we create a wave of employee ownership.
 • Elle Griffin
Every company should be owned by its employees
Central States Manufacturing as a model for exiting to employee-ownership.
 • Elle Griffin
Decouple federal government from nation-states
A world of city-states should join federal governments à la carte.
 • Elle Griffin
What if countries had to compete for citizens?
Just like companies compete for customers.
 • Elle Griffin
Opening our borders will solve just about everything
Here's how.
 • Elle Griffin
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