Globalization

Refugee holding a sign

VIDEO: Half the Population of Syria Have Fled Their Homes VIDEO: Half the Population of Syria Have Fled Their Homes

The US is not doing its part to take in those refugees.

Jun 22, 2016 / Take Action / Brave New Films

San Juan, Puerto Rico protest

Ever Heard of ‘Vulture Funds’? Well, They’re Destroying Puerto Rico Ever Heard of ‘Vulture Funds’? Well, They’re Destroying Puerto Rico

People are literally dying because of Wall Street greed.

Jun 10, 2016 / Video / Brave New Films

Guestworkers processing crabs

Seafood Is a Dirtier Business Than You Think Seafood Is a Dirtier Business Than You Think

The global seafood industry is exploitative at each step of the supply chain, from Thailand to the Louisiana Gulf.

Jun 10, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Trump Brand Clothes Are Made in China—but It’s Impossible to Find Out Where

Trump Brand Clothes Are Made in China—but It’s Impossible to Find Out Where Trump Brand Clothes Are Made in China—but It’s Impossible to Find Out Where

What exactly is Donald Trump hiding?

Jun 9, 2016 / Spencer Woodman

Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed?

Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed? Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed?

The 1 percent never took over American politics. They had control all along.

Jun 9, 2016 / Feature / Roslyn Fuller

Chinese Walmart

The Fight Against Walmart’s Labor Practices Goes Global The Fight Against Walmart’s Labor Practices Goes Global

Store workers in China are now pushing for the same labor protections US workers have been demanding for years.

Jun 8, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate

Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics. 

Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Walmart Interior

This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt

Overwork, abuse, and economic destabilization are bound to dog the international garment-supply chain unless retail giants take labor rights seriously.

Jun 6, 2016 / Michelle Chen

EU and UK Flags

Should We Stay or Should We Go? A Debate Over Brexit Should We Stay or Should We Go? A Debate Over Brexit

Four Brits let us know.

Jun 2, 2016 / That’s Debatable / Helen Lewis, Jon Cruddas, Harris Beider, and Tariq Ali

A New Campaign to Hold Wall Street Accountable Emerges

A New Campaign to Hold Wall Street Accountable Emerges A New Campaign to Hold Wall Street Accountable Emerges

Take on Wall Street sets the stage for the next wave of financial reform.  

May 31, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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