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
With opposition growing on all fronts, Obama’s Fast Track push will be defeated
“There is bi-partisan opposition in Congress and a large movement of movements organized to stop it” No 1240 Posted by fw, January 25, 2015 “The corporate media is reporting that … 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
New mega-infrastructure projects to rejuvenate global economy threaten Earth’s carrying capacity
Citizens demanding sustainable economies should be alarmed at new approach to global infrastructure development No 1226 Posted by fw, January 10, 2015 “We are at a critical moment where two … Continue reading
Why is this the age of US citizen mass acquiescence rather than the age of resistance that erupted in the 1880s?
We are witnessing the rebirth of the Gilded Age, with Wall Street and Big Business owning the President and Congress No 1215 Posted by fw, December 25, 2014 “It’s called … Continue reading
US now lives under a corporate dictatorship
American rituals and institutions are a façade for global corporate powers. No 1173 Posted by fw, October 25, 2014 “This devolution of the economic system has been accompanied by corporations’ … 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
Obama pushing secretive TPP agreement that would corporatize 40 percent of global economy
Trans-Pacific Partnership would handcuff domestic governments of all member countries, including Canada No 871 Posted by fw, October 04, 2013 “The Trans-Pacific Partnership is often referred to by critics as “NAFTA on steroids,” … 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
