If unrest in the Middle East and mass migration ease, developed states might once again welcome workers from developing states.
States With Aging and Youthful Demographics Can Complement Each Other
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Latin America & Caribbean
For Indigenous Peoples, Megadams Are ‘Worse than Colonization’
These mega-projects expropriate land, spoil environments, and pollute democracies. Berta Cáceres gave her life resisting them.
Berta Cáceres, Presente!
The legendary activist dedicated her struggles to martyrs in the fights against exploitation and imperialism. Now she’s become one herself.
Zika is a Reproductive Rights Issue
Several countries afflicted by the Zika virus are asking women to delay getting pregnant. Yet local laws — and U.S. foreign aid rules — make it impossible for many to get a safe abortions.
Bernie’s Broadsides Against Kissinger Weren’t Even Half of It
The former secretary of state, whose “mentorship” Hillary Clinton boasted during the last Democratic debate, isn’t just a poor choice of foreign policy adviser. He’s a bona fide war criminal.
Corporations Killed Medicine. Here’s How to Take It Back.
For most of human history, life-saving drugs were a public good. Now they’re only good for shareholders.
Corporate Power Doesn’t Always Win: Remembering the FTAA
A decade ago, a transnational coalition beat back the largest corporate trade deal in history. Here’s what they can teach opponents of the TPP.
In the Keystone Suit, It’s Big Oil vs. Democracy
A Canadian oil conglomerate is suing the U.S. over its actions to protect the climate. It’s a small taste of what could come under the TPP.
The Best Way to Close Guantanamo? Give It Back to Cuba.
In one fell swoop, President Obama could erase the stain of Guantanamo and make major headway on normalization with Cuba.
Conn Hallinan’s 2015 “Are You Serious?” Awards
Each year Conn Hallinan presents awards to individuals, companies and governments that make following the news a daily adventure.