Fair trade

Oregon TPP protest

Democrats Toughen Trade Stance—but Reject Formal Opposition to the TPP Democrats Toughen Trade Stance—but Reject Formal Opposition to the TPP

By leaving the party’s position in doubt, Democrats have created an opening for Trump.

Jul 10, 2016 / John Nichols

Hillary At Mayors Conference

What the Democrats Must Learn From Brexit About Free-Trade Deals What the Democrats Must Learn From Brexit About Free-Trade Deals

Sanders and Clinton are right to oppose the TPP, and the Democratic Party should do the same.

Jun 27, 2016 / Editorial / John Nichols

Black Workers Matter, Too

Black Workers Matter, Too Black Workers Matter, Too

A movement linking civil rights with the right to organize would narrow the racial wage gap—and reinvigorate American labor.

Feb 18, 2016 / Feature / Sarah Anderson, Marc Bayard, John Cavanagh, Chuck Collins, Josh Hoxie, and Sam Pizzigati

Leaders of member states of the TPP

How to Make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Work for Workers and Communities How to Make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Work for Workers and Communities

As written, the TPP has many flaws. But it could be salvaged if we open up the dispute-resolution process to civil-society stakeholders.

Jan 14, 2016 / Lance Compa

If Clinton Is Serious About Economic Populism, She Should Come Out Against Fast Track

If Clinton Is Serious About Economic Populism, She Should Come Out Against Fast Track If Clinton Is Serious About Economic Populism, She Should Come Out Against Fast Track

This is the time to break with Obama, and her own past, by siding with labor, environmentalists, human rights activists.

Apr 17, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Is Your Favorite Chocolate the Product of Child Labor?

Is Your Favorite Chocolate the Product of Child Labor? Is Your Favorite Chocolate the Product of Child Labor?

An estimated half-million to 1.5 million children are involved in the cocoa trade.

Dec 22, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

The Farmer Who Took on Corporate Globalization

The Farmer Who Took on Corporate Globalization The Farmer Who Took on Corporate Globalization

Among the first challengers of the "free trade" fantasy were farmers, fisherfolk, peasants and indigenous peoples. John Kinsman was their comrade and champion.

Jan 27, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

The Brawl Over Fair Trade Coffee

The Brawl Over Fair Trade Coffee The Brawl Over Fair Trade Coffee

Corporate sponsorship is undermining a wide network of democratic, farmer-owned co-ops.

Aug 22, 2012 / Feature / Scott Sherman

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