Human rights group are outraged by the State Department upgrade of Malaysia which comes just two months after the discovery of human trafficking camps and mass graves of trafficked persons
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Reinstate Glass Steagall Rally at Federal Hall
Permitted demonstrators from the LaRouche Political Action Committee came equipped with a chorus singing “The Battle Cry of Freedom”, ending with the Star Spangled Banner, on Thursday in front of Federal Hall in New York City
The Destructive Core of U.S. Trade Deals: An Update
When I read about trade deals, I wonder: Will international corporations always get the better bargain? Do American citizens have a constitutional right to protect our air, land, water and other environmental and cultural resources? Where is our democracy?
On Income Inequality in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Florida is the 4th in the nation of cities with the most income inequality, according to a recent study conducted by the financial new site 24/7 Wall St. Bloomberg rates Gainesville as 5th on their list of cities with the most income inequality.
A German Anti-TPP Activist in New York City
Jurgen Maier, who came with his son, Johnny, is Director of the German NGO Forum Environment and Development, a network monitoring international negotiations and currently coordinating Germany’s campaign against TTIP.
Uber Capitalism Debate Rages in Presidential Campaigns
Car sharing is lightning rod on both sides of political divide in unusual Uber capitalism debate
On Chinese Leadership, Capitalism, and the Great Depression
After decades of pretty brilliant economic leadership (on balance), China’s key economic and financial institutions are now run by bumblers.
Protests Show Greek Debt Referendum Divides Country
Dual protests in Athens draw tens of thousands ahead of crucial referendum on Greek debt payments
Can Crowdfunding Save Greece From Its Creditors?
The unprecedented attempt to raise public money just might see crowdfunding save Greece from debt
Marijuana Legalization Campaign Reaching Fevered Pitch
Leading candidates in both major parties see benefits to support for marijuana legalization push