Global Trade Justice

Doing right by our global neighbors.

Poverty, Global Trade Justice, and the Roots of Terrorism

by John Perkins

posted Nov 13, 2009

To combat terrorism, we should address the root causes of poverty, says former "economic hit man" John Perkins.

Clash on Investment

by Sarah Anderson

posted Nov 04, 2009

Corporations are fighting for the right to sue over government actions—including health, environment, and other public interest regulations—that diminish the value of an investment.

The Virtues of Deglobalization

by Walden Bello

posted Sep 25, 2009

What do we do now that neoliberal globalization has failed? Walden Bello outlines 11 pillars of a deglobalized economy.

Seattle + 10

by David Korten

posted Jul 15, 2009

Time to declare our independence from Wall Street

Advice for Obama from the Hemisphere

by Manuel Pérez-Rocha

posted Apr 22, 2009

The Institute for Policy Studies invited Latin American and Caribbean civil society leaders to share their recommendations for transforming the U.S. government's relationship with the hemisphere.

Food Rebellions: 7 Steps to Solving the Food Crisis

by Eric Holt-Gimenez

posted Feb 13, 2009

Resistance to the trade and “aid” policies that displace farmers and increase hunger.

People We Love :: Isabel Latorre

posted Feb 13, 2009

Coffee for women's rights: Profile of Isabel Latorre, founder of Café Feminino

Ideas for a Better Food System :: Processing

posted Feb 13, 2009

The women of Georgia Southern Alternatives Agriculture Co-op are providing jobs for young women by independently processing and selling their pecans.

WTO Photo Quiz

by Kevin Sharp

posted Jul 30, 2008

Photographer Kevin Sharp paired his photos of the 1999 event with stills from the new film. You might be surprised by what's real and what's not

The Battle in Seattle

posted Jul 18, 2008

Watch the trailer to Stuart Townsend's account of the WTO protests in Seattle in 1999.

Focus on Fair Trade

posted Jun 30, 2008

These three TransFair USA curricula are designed to help students understand the concept of fair trade and to highlight its values and significance to farmers and communities. Using familiar imported foods—chocolate, bananas and coffee—as the focus, your students will gain an appreciation for the hard work of the farmer and will feel empowered knowing their consumer choices have real impact on real people.

Reclaiming Corn and Culture

by Wendy Call

posted May 22, 2008

NAFTA was sold as a win-win. After 14 years of losing, Mexican farmers are making their own trade rules—fair ones.

Barefoot Photographers :: Photo Essay :4:

posted Feb 08, 2008

 

Interview with Susan Gleason

by Diane Horn

posted Aug 17, 2007

Susan Gleason talks about the US Social Forum in this 30-minute interview with Diane Horn, producer and host of the Sustainability Segment of KEXP.

Oscar Olivera: After the Water War

by Sarah van Gelder

posted May 11, 2007

Cochabamba's water wars have ended. With the multinationals gone, Oscar Olivera advocates a change in mindset.

No Deal

by Mark Randazzo

posted Nov 30, 2006

Activists from around the world joined hands on the streets and in the corridors of power to protest WTO trade deals they said would harm people and the planet. They just won big.

Programming Our Vocabulary

by Frances Moore Lappé

posted Aug 25, 2006

The right continues to define the terms of debate. It is time for progressives to establish terms of their own.

Inviting Immigrants Out of the Shadows

by Oscar A Chacón, Amy Shannon, Sarah Anderson

posted May 01, 2006

How can undocumented workers come out of the shadows into an active work life in the US?

Alternatives to a Wall

by Oscar A. Chacón, Amy Shannon, Sarah Anderson

posted May 01, 2006

What effect do globalization trade policies have on illegal immigration in the US?

The Sweat Free Movement

by Lilja Otto

posted Mar 08, 2006

Students, union members and textile workers act together to fight sweatshop clothing.