Global Justice Movement

The Spirit of Seattle Lives On The Spirit of Seattle Lives On

In dozens of recent Congressional contests, fair traders have replaced free traders.

Dec 1, 2009 / Feature / John Nichols

Copenhagen: Seattle Grows Up Copenhagen: Seattle Grows Up

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

Nov 11, 2009 / Column / Naomi Klein

Fortress Pittsburgh Fortress Pittsburgh

In heavily fortified Pittsburgh, protesters are kept isolated from local residents and from conference attendees.

Sep 25, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory

Hampshire Students for Justice in Palestine defy Dershowitz and plan first national campus Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions conference.

Sep 25, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Police Harassment Greets G-20 Protesters Police Harassment Greets G-20 Protesters

Even permitted demonstrators are subjected to unconstitutional search and seizure at the gathering of world leaders.

Sep 22, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

WSF: Is Another World Possible? WSF: Is Another World Possible?

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.

Feb 13, 2009 / Feature / Tim Costello and Brendan Smith

Father d’Escoto’s United Nations Father d’Escoto’s United Nations

The General Assembly's new president is a champion for the world's most dispossessed.

Oct 29, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

Guatemalans Seek Redress in Spanish Court Guatemalans Seek Redress in Spanish Court

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

Feb 8, 2008 / Allan Nairn

Iraq’s Civil Resistance Iraq’s Civil Resistance

The secular left brings together unionists, women's organizations and students.

Dec 6, 2007 / Feature / Bill Weinberg

Are We Disturbing? Are We Disturbing?

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.

Jun 8, 2007 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

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