The planet is running out of resources, and humanity is living beyond its means.
Isn’t It Time to Challenge the Growth Paradigm?
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Labor, Trade, & Finance
The U.S. Must End Its Complicity in Illicit Financial Flows Out of Africa
Currently, there are no consequences for the U.S.-based companies involved in the illicit looting of African nations’ wealth.
A Proposed Wealth Tax on Colombia’s 4,700+ Richest Would Raise $1 Billion
The progressive tax proposed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro would impact a small percentage of the nation’s wealthiest while raising significant sums to address inequality.
The Taliban or a Failed State?
Helping to prevent the Afghan economy from collapsing is in the interest of Afghans, the region, and the United States as well.
The Troubling Message of Biden’s Trip to Saudi Arabia
The fossil fuel industry’s global links to political violence and repression couldn’t be clearer. Unfortunately, the U.S. is enabling it.
Mining Resistance from Alberta to Argentina
In Patagonia, an Indigenous community’s fight against repressive mining interests mirrors struggles across the hemisphere.
The Global South in the WTO: Time to Go on the Offensive
The WTO is in crisis. The Global South should take advantage and claim the policy space it needs to adapt to a de-globalizing world economy.
Latin American Leaders Should Stand Up for People, Not Corporate Profits
As leaders gather in Los Angeles, a reflection on the past two decades of battles against neoliberalism and for a more just and equitable alternative in the Americas.
Why Is the U.S. Selling Weapons to Nigeria After It Bombed Civilians?
U.S. policymakers are legally bound to ensure they are not equipping abusive militaries. Congress needs to speak up.
The Economic Consequences of the War
The conflict in Ukraine Is a disaster for the poor of this planet.