Global Justice Movement

2009

Copenhagen: Seattle Grows Up

Naomi Klein : Globalization

In Copenhagen, activists won't just say no--they will aggressively advance solutions that reduce emissions and narrow inequity.
Fortress Pittsburgh

Robert S. Eshelman : Globalization

In heavily fortified Pittsburgh, protesters are kept isolated from local residents and from conference attendees.
Police Harassment Greets G-20 Protesters

Robert S. Eshelman : Globalization

Even permitted demonstrators are subjected to unconstitutional search and seizure at the gathering of world leaders.
WSF: Is Another World Possible?

Tim Costello & Brendan Smith : Activism & Organizing

At a time of economic, climatic and political crisis, advocates of social justice gathered for the annual World Social Forum to contemplate a new vision for a better world.

Father d'Escoto's United Nations

Barbara Crossette

The General Assembly's new president is a champion for the world's most dispossessed.
Guatemalans Seek Redress in Spanish Court

Allan Nairn : Guatemala

As Americans consider who to choose as their next President, Guatemalan Mayans seek justice for Reagan-era atrocities.

Iraq's Civil Resistance

Bill Weinberg : Iraq

The secular left brings together unionists, women's organizations and students.
Are We Disturbing?

Robert S. Eshelman : Activism & Organizing

As leaders of the G-8 Summit played power politics at an opulent resort, protesters displayed a people's power, in demonstrations and at an alternative summit.
Out of Africa

Alisa Solomon : Globalization

The World Social Forum marched into Nairobi full of conflict, action and ideas.

The Myth of Microloans

Alexander Cockburn : Ethical Economics

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has helped a lot of poor women, but the basic problem in developing countries is landlessness. A $130 microloan won't solve that problem.
A Hunger for Justice

Denis O'Hearn : Ireland

Twenty-five years ago, IRA prisoner Bobby Sands died after a sixty-six day hunger strike. Today political prisoners from Guantánamo to Iran, Turkey and Eastern Europe continue to use hunger to draw attention to their plights.

Ho-Ho-Holiday Donations, Early Edition

Katha Pollitt : Reproductive Rights

Tsunami. Hurricane. Earthquake. War. Poverty. Injustice. It's been a tough year, but here's a list of extraordinary groups who deserve a place on your holiday gift list.
Students Confront Sweatshops

Richard Appelbaum & Peter Dreier : Student Movements

With a new wave of activism against sweatshops sweeping college campuses, student interest in the morality of their clothing choices can set a standard for the rest of us.
Porto Alegre Postcard

Alisa Solomon : Globalization

This year's World Social Forum gave culture its due--and reaped the rewards.
Another World Turns

Alisa Solomon : World Economy

Imagining the possibilities at the World Social Forum.