Facing Prison, Steven Donziger Refuses to Be Silenced Facing Prison, Steven Donziger Refuses to Be Silenced
The environmentalist lawyer says Chevron has “to try and destroy what I represent.”
Oct 25, 2021 / James North
Is Chevron’s Vendetta Against Steven Donziger Finally Backfiring? Is Chevron’s Vendetta Against Steven Donziger Finally Backfiring?
A judge sentenced the human rights lawyer to six months in prison—but the calls for environmental justice are only growing.
Oct 4, 2021 / James North
Sweatshops Won’t Help the World’s Poor, but Unions Could Sweatshops Won’t Help the World’s Poor, but Unions Could
Influential liberals said low-paid manufacturing jobs would help the Global South. They were wrong then—and they’re especially wrong now.
Sep 15, 2021 / James North
Do African Lives Matter? Do African Lives Matter?
The response of the outside world to the latest disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo suggests the answer is no.
Jun 11, 2021 / James North
Steven Donziger Wants to Convince ‘a Different Jury’ Steven Donziger Wants to Convince ‘a Different Jury’
Denied legal judgment by his peers, the lawyer who took on Chevron wants the world to know about his persecution.
May 18, 2021 / James North
Save the Planet or End Poverty? How to Escape the Extractivist Dilemma. Save the Planet or End Poverty? How to Escape the Extractivist Dilemma.
A nearly forgotten proposal could help keep oil in the ground and reduce inequality.
Apr 29, 2021 / James North
The Ongoing Persecution of Steven Donziger The Ongoing Persecution of Steven Donziger
The environmentalist lawyer marks 600 days under house arrest—with no end in sight.
Mar 30, 2021 / James North
A New Justice Movement Emerges to Defend Steven Donziger A New Justice Movement Emerges to Defend Steven Donziger
The lawyer who helped win a historic Amazon cleanup deal faces six months in prison, but will still not have a jury trial.
Sep 10, 2020 / James North
Chevron Tightens the Screws on Steven Donziger Chevron Tightens the Screws on Steven Donziger
With the aid of two federal judges, the oil giant continues to torment an environmental lawyer.
May 28, 2020 / James North
Coronavirus at the Bottom of the Supply Chain Coronavirus at the Bottom of the Supply Chain
Bangladeshi union leader Kalpona Akter explains why garment workers are in the streets.
Apr 23, 2020 / no-paywall / James North