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
SHOCKER — Governments shaft citizens – Secret sellout to corporations in monstrous assault on democracy
New trade rules surrender control to corporations to sue governments, overrule parliaments, undermine citizen rights No 903 Posted by fw, November 5, 2013 “Investor-state rules could be used to smash … Continue reading
US Appeals Court rejects request to grant temporary injunction on southern half of Keystone XL
Decision puts TransCanada’s financial health ahead of ecologically sane future No 878 Posted by fw, October 15, 2013 “Forget the politicians. The politicians are put there to give you the … Continue reading
When they learned of secretive TPP meeting, activists rushed to Vancouver to protest
Video: Protesters explain why citizens should be concerned about TPP No 782 Posted by fw, June 18, 2013 “The Trans-Pacific Partnership involves 12 countries around the Pacific (Canada, US, Mexico, … Continue reading
Leaked document reveals Trans-Pacific Partnership would give corporations power over sovereign states
The way they become more powerful is by tangling sovereign states in a web of trade agreements No 768 Posted by fw, June 6, 2013 “What is the biggest threat … Continue reading
Chris Hedge’s bleak picture of America, exhorts citizens to “Rise Up or Die”
“We are left defenseless against corporate power” No 754 Posted by fw, May 23, 2013 “It is time to build radical mass movements that defy all formal centers of power … Continue reading
The challenge of bringing transparency to an American Corporatocracy
American activists Sheila Krumholz and Danielle Brian talk about the challenges they face as heads of independent watchdog NGOs in the US No 752 Posted by fw, May 21, 2013 … Continue reading
Large-scale public protests in Japan against secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership
“If TPP advances and is implemented it will destroy the American social system,” says former Japanese politician No 742 Posted by fw, May 09, 2013 “Unfortunately, most people have never … Continue reading
LANDMARK RULING – U.S. judge elevates rights of communities over those of corporations
Community Bill of Rights liberates citizens to build economically and environmentally sustainable communities free from corporate interference No 708 Posted by fw, April 02, 2013 “The ruling represents the first … Continue reading
Private sector takes center stage at Doha climate talks as wealthy governments claim “We’re broke”
Use of private sector to repackage and channel capital leads to serious challenges in transparency and public accountability No 631 Posted by fw, December 9, 2012 “Private sector money flows … Continue reading
Fifty-three US organizations unite — Pledge to fight two critical threats to their democracy
Organizations announced they would be jointly working to mobilize after Election Day No 604 Posted by fw, November 3, 2012 More than fifty U.S. organizations have formed a coalition to … Continue reading
“Holy creeping corporatism, Batman, our rights are under attack!”
“I know, Robin. State legislatures are stripping municipalities of their zoning authority.” No 494 Posted by fw, June 4, 2012 “Not content to leave Pennsylvania communities with any control over … Continue reading
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