Topic: Federation Of Egalitarian Communities

Guests Belladonna and Marduk join the program to discuss their lives within the Acorn Community in rural Virginia. Marduk describes discovering the Federation of Egalitarian Communities (FEC) website while serving in the Army and seeking an alternative to the status quo. Belladonna shares her journey from childhood interest in communes to her involvement with the Occupy movement, which eventually led her to Twin Oaks and then Acorn.

The guests outline the seven core principles that define a member of the Federation of Egalitarian Communities (FEC). These principles include holding land and labor in common, practicing non-violence, using consensus-based decision-making, and prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, or orientation. They emphasize that while the community provides the structure and space, the specific enterprises and social dynamics are driven by individual members.