Mark Friesen

#nonprofit capacity builder and executive director. Democracy = community & associations.

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

Moving more content on over to Substack and Bluesky:
https://t.co/tbmAOzDHY8

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

A key question to consider: What assets and resources in your community should not be available for private ownership?

https://t.co/32N9BGNtve

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

If you're looking for a term to describe...things, consider this: "state-sanctioned capital hoarding'"

More here. https://t.co/LflLjHnZjt

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

Prosperity Shift is now available as an ebook, check it out. https://t.co/gCxIAPQrKl

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

Jumping onto substack to share insights and perspectives into the nonprofit sector.

Here's why.
https://t.co/ARrQh0ujYo

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

You can find me here folks!

https://t.co/WGQPT6i6fN

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

Important to post this amidst ongoing madness.
Friday Forward - Standing Ground (#488) https://t.co/zwzYB280fD

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy #PrideMonth!

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

Unless...it's trump imposing tariffs and insisting your company does not engage in price transparency?!? Then...free markets and personal freedom should be set aside??

Right...totally principled.

[Jeff Bezos @JeffBezos]

I shared this note with the Washington Post team this morning:

I’m writing to let you know about a change coming to our opinion pages.

We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets. We’ll cover other topics too of course, but viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others.

There was a time when a newspaper, especially one that was a local monopoly, might have seen it as a service to bring to the reader’s doorstep every morning a broad-based opinion section that sought to cover all views. Today, the internet does that job.

I am of America and for America, and proud to be so. Our country did not get here by being typical. And a big part of America’s success has been freedom in the economic realm and everywhere else. Freedom is ethical — it minimizes coercion — and practical — it drives creativity, invention, and prosperity.

I offered David Shipley, whom I greatly admire, the opportunity to lead this new chapter. I suggested to him that if the answer wasn’t “hell yes,” then it had to be “no.” After careful consideration, David decided to step away. This is a significant shift, it won’t be easy, and it will require 100% commitment — I respect his decision. We’ll be searching for a new Opinion Editor to own this new direction.

I’m confident that free markets and personal liberties are right for America. I also believe these viewpoints are underserved in the current market of ideas and news opinion. I’m excited for us together to fill that void.

Jeff

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

So how does it feel to support a man who incited violence against law enforcement in the nation where you earned millions?

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

💯🇺🇸

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

@elonmusk how does it feel to support a man who incited violence against law enforcement in the nation where you earned millions?

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

@elonmusk how does it feel to support a man who incited violence against law enforcement in the nation where you made millions? Or billions or whatever?

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

Incredibly proud to be a part of this community! The compassion and understanding of the entire team is an inspiration in their dedication to enabling all individuals to experience success on the #northshore. Celebrating 20 years of impact today!

[Hollyburn Community Services Society @hollyburn_soc]

Happy Anniversary Hollyburn Community Services Society!

Since 2004 we have housed thousands of homeless youth and seniors living in housing risk. Join our monthly donor campaign to celebrate Hollyburn’s 20 years of impact.
https://t.co/QIdVNuvFfR

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

@CityofVancouver please note this fallen tree on Heather street near 17th avenue.

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

On the difference between income and wealth, and why the financialization of economies leaves youth behind.
https://t.co/VxnyaKnsNd

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

This looks incredible. So excited. Who's going?
https://t.co/VTyW8TceLY

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

I wonder what it would make possible if we renamed 'non-profit organizations' as 'community wealth enterprises' Inspired by the definition and examples in this article. https://t.co/MC7RCGy6ZE

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

Very excited for this.

[danpallotta @danpallotta]

About 60 days now ‘til the release of “Uncharitable,” the movie. John Kenneth Galbraith said, “All successful revolutions are the kicking in of a rotten door.” I hope this movie will kick down the doors of old thinking and liberate the charitable sector to its true potential.

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

So...what do we call a 'tweet' now?

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

Could citizen assemblies be a mechanism to consider unpopular proposals as state-based #democracy evolves? @jonathanxcote maybe a way to get around failures of regional governance to tackle tough issues (ie, mobility tax...)? https://t.co/lwaAW0Zu0J