State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids” State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids”
The president is getting a lot right. But he cannot afford to muddle his message tonight.
Jan 28, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
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
Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC
The American Legislative Exchange Council is circulating a "Model Policy" resolution endorsing the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Jan 24, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
The Global Fight Against Corporate Rule The Global Fight Against Corporate Rule
Activists are challenging rules that grant corporations the right to sue governments.
Jan 15, 2014 / Feature / Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
A ‘Fast Track’ to Less Democracy and More Economic Dislocation A ‘Fast Track’ to Less Democracy and More Economic Dislocation
Congress should not surrender its role in shaping of trade agreements—or a fair economy.
Jan 10, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
China Goes Dark China Goes Dark
Hard-hitting New York Times coverage has been journalism at its best—although the Chinese authorities apparently don't agree.
Dec 18, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Pope Versus Unfettered Capitalism The Pope Versus Unfettered Capitalism
Francis embraces and encourages resistance to an “economy of exclusion and inequality.”
Nov 30, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
At G20, Politicians Push the Same Neoliberal Agenda That Got Us Into This Mess At G20, Politicians Push the Same Neoliberal Agenda That Got Us Into This Mess
Meanwhile, activists organized a counter-summit to discuss the problems world leaders were unwilling to address.
Sep 20, 2013 / Alec Luhn
Fichte’s Way Fichte’s Way
Johann Gottlieb Fichte undertook a pure search for truth. He also distrusted international markets. Does that make him an ancestor to anti-globalization activists?
Aug 13, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael Rosen
The Price: Sex, Death and Dhaka The Price: Sex, Death and Dhaka
Someone somewhere must die for the pleasure someone somewhere else takes in a $4.95 bikini top.
May 8, 2013 / Editorial / JoAnn Wypijewski