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March 23, 2021
What Salvadoran Activists Can Teach Us About Building Coalitions
The water defenders recognized the fight was less a contest of right versus left than right versus wrong.
Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
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Environmental ActivismApril 4, 2017
El Salvador Votes for Water Over Gold
Against overwhelming odds, an international grassroots campaign has won the world’s first comprehensive ban on metals mining.
Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
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Latin AmericaOctober 19, 2016
El Salvador Ruling Offers a Reminder of Why the TPP Must Be Defeated
Obama is waging a full-court press to pass the unpopular trade treaty after the November elections.
Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
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ActivismOctober 22, 2014
Kailash Satyarthi’s Heroism
The Indian Nobel Peace Prize winner has repeatedly risked his life fighting child labor and sweatshop abuses.
Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
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Economic PolicyJanuary 15, 2014
The Global Fight Against Corporate Rule
Activists are challenging rules that grant corporations the right to sue governments.
Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
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Climate ChangeNovember 28, 2012
It’s the New Economy, Stupid
Efforts to reduce unemployment and curb inequality must be considered alongside urgent threats to the environment and democracy.
John Cavanagh and Robin Broad
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Economic PolicyNovember 28, 2012
A New Economy for the Developing World
Many governments and popular movements are embracing the need for systemic change.
John Cavanagh and Robin Broad
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March 14, 2012
OpinionNation: Should Jeffrey Sachs Be the Next World Bank President?
Should progressives rally behind the economist’s candidacy? Check out round two of our debate!
John Cavanagh, Robin Broad, Jeffrey D. Sachs and Mark Weisbrot
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Environmental ActivismJuly 11, 2011
Like Water for Gold in El Salvador
Activists are risking their lives in the fight against US and Canadian mining companies.
Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
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WorldNovember 17, 2010
Protest to Power in the Philippines
For years, Walden Bello fought the Marcos dictatorship. Now he’s a member of Congress.
Robin Broad and John Cavanagh