US Corporate highjacking of civil society; similar pattern set to emerge in post-Brexit Britain
A corporate coup d’état of Britain’s government is secretly destroying civil society protections built up over the generations. No 2035 Posted by fw, August 20, 2017 “In the United States, … Continue reading
Corporate globalization has crushed democratic choice, says George Monbiot
The power that once belonged to those of us living in a democracy is slipping away to places out of our reach. No 1847 Posted by fw, December 16, 2016 “…under … Continue reading
TPP is an ethical flop, trading profits over people
24 of 29 chapters cater to corporate interests: the pro-corporate TPP legislation was written by corporations, for corporations. No 1581 Posted by fw, January 29, 2016 “The TPP is hard … Continue reading
Nobel Laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz heaps scorn on TPP and TTIP
“This is an attempt to increase the power of corporations to control economies and societies.” No 1542 Posted by fw, December 16, 2015 “What they want is stripping away regulations. … Continue reading
VIDEO — WikiLeaks offers $100,000 reward for copies of secret TPP document chapters
“It is a giant giveaway to monster transnational corporations,” says Thom Hartmann No 1356 Posted by fw, June 02, 2015 In an interview on Democracy Now today, Julian Assange spoke … Continue reading
Absent a mass uprising in the US, we are all doomed to ongoing oligarchic tyranny, says Tariq Ali
Leftist Lion, Ali, analyzes loss of radicalism that was nurtured by the 1960s counterculture Foresees militarized repression by the corporate state at any sign of popular resistance No 1273 Posted … Continue reading
Absent an international approach in reforming governance, transition to a just and sustainable world remains unattainable
Locally-based economic alternatives won’t deliver the changes we desperately need No 1260 Posted by fw, February 15, 2015 “At a time when governments are failing abysmally to mitigate climate change, … Continue reading
We’re Number 1! We’re Number 1! Canada most sued country in the world thanks to NAFTA
Canada has paid out NAFTA damages totaling over C$172 million. Outstanding claims total over $6 billion. Not content with being Numero Uno, Harper is busy negotiating new trade agreements No … Continue reading
Why will no one answer the obvious question about a proposed, secretive EU-US trade deal?
The question is — Why do corporations need a separate Investor-State Dispute Settlement system? No 1232 Posted by fw, January 16, 2015 “The UK government, like that of the US … Continue reading
Massive public uprising forces EU and British government to address concerns about proposed trade treaty
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between EU and US would grant corporations power to sue governments No 1183 Posted by fw, November 5, 2014 “Why should they [corporations] be allowed … Continue reading
BC citizen activists shocked by Kinder Morgan’s multi-million-dollar lawsuit against them
Company cites citizen obstruction and interference with pipeline test work on Burnaby Mountain “It’s intimidating, it’s bullying, it’s a tactic they are employing,” said residents’ lawyer No 1177 Posted by … Continue reading
Tribunal provides opportunity for victims of corporate violations to be heard and to demand justice
Eight transnational corporations on trial today (June 23) for human rights violations No 1081 Posted by fw, June 23, 2014 “The Tribunal will examine cases that confirm that the United … Continue reading
New research confirms ordinary folk have little to no influence over policymaking, while elites have lots of power
Implications of findings clear – “Reduce the power of money in politics” No 1040 Posted by fw, April 27, 2014 “Is the U.S. the democracy it claims to be? A … Continue reading
TPP MENACE IS BACK! – Governments on verge of locking in disastrous secret deal giving power to corporations
350.org hopes petition can stop Trans-Pacific Partnership in its tracks No 988 Posted by fw, February 25, 2014 In an email appeal to its supporters, Eduardo Santaela of 350.org urges … Continue reading
Chris Hedges’ scathing indictment of a venal, morally bankrupt oligarchic ruling class
“…they are creating systems…of exploitation…that, if left unchecked, will ensure the extinction of the human species” No 924 Posted by fw, December 07, 2013 “I think they know it’s going … Continue reading
Corporate sponsors “own” COP 19 climate talks in Warsaw
Most astounding, Christiana Figueres, the head of COP 19, welcomed the coal industry as “part of the solution” No 913 Posted by fw, November 18, 2013 “This is perhaps the … Continue reading
