NEW ECONOMY

A fair economy that works for people and the planet.

resources for crossing borders

by Becky Brun

posted May 20, 2004

Resources for Working Across Borders-Global Activism-policy advocacy, media, consumer campaigns, education, books, and film

Argentine Workers Build New Economy

by Lisa Gale Garrigues

posted May 20, 2004

Worker-run factories like Brukman have continued to operate successfully in Argentina since the 2001 economic collapse caused many businesses to go bankrupt. Two other movements that erupted after Argentina's plunge into economic crisis, urban barter clubs and neighborhood assemblies, have fared less well.

Honest Corporate Reporting Honored

by Becky Brun

posted May 20, 2004

Business Ethics Awards - honest companies honored

a race to the top?

by Elizabeth Grossman

posted May 20, 2004

Beginning in 2006, all electronic equipment produced and sold in the European Union (EU) will be subject to two sweeping regulations, one designed to keep toxics-laced electronics out of municipal waste, the other to reduce use of toxic substances in the first place

a better life for hogs

by Holly Dressel

posted May 20, 2004

In response to the epidemic of industrial hog farms, Europe, Canada, and the U.S. share solutions - humane treatment of farm animals

Stand Together

by Carolyn McConnell

posted May 20, 2004

Stand Together by Carolyn McConnell - Jobs with Justice

The Battle In Seattle Moves South

by Kim Corrigan

posted May 20, 2004

The Battle in Seattle Moves South by Kim Corrigan

Take Back Your Time Day

by John de Graaf

posted May 20, 2004

Take Back Your Time Day by John de Graaf

U.S. And European Unions Hold Out For Peace

by Carolyn McConnell

posted May 20, 2004

U.S. and European Unions oppose war in Iraq. AFL-CIO passes resolution against war. USLAW. Internat

Indicators: Issue #28

by Lisa Gale Garrigues

posted Dec 31, 2003

The people of Bolivia took to the streets in massive numbers in October, calling for more control over their country's oil resources and, finally, toppling President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada.

Global Warming Costs Mount

by Krista Camenzind

posted Dec 31, 2003

Hottest September Worldwide, insurance costs of climate change, Global Warming Costs Mount by Krista Camenzind

The Meaning of Cancun

by Walden Bello

posted Dec 31, 2003

WTO fifth ministerial: protest, Lee Kyung Hae, Group of 21, globalization

Celebrating Resistance

by Kera Abraham

posted Dec 31, 2003

Celebrating Resistance by Kera Abraham

Book Review: Alternatives to Economic Globalization

by Wolfgang Sachs

posted Mar 31, 2003

Alternatives to Economic Globalization: A Report of the International Forum on Globalization

Keeping the Balance

by Lisa Gale Garrigues

posted Mar 31, 2003

An indigenous people at the tip of South America reclaims health, culture, and the vitality of the land.