China’s leaders might be called the “Communist Party”, but if Beijing is anything to go by, this nation is a celebration of a capitalism. So this is what happens when you mix market-minded capitalism with the heavy handed control of authoritarianism? In the video below, Naomi Klein attempts to answer this question. She suggests that [...]

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My cousin Mark sent me the link to Kiva.org and has decided that if he could work for any organisation in the world, it would be them, or google.org. Here’s Kiva’s positive self-talk… “Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, [...]

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Members of the Global Justice Movement should insist that journalists refrain from labeling them “anti-globalisation” protestors. How can people from international networks advocating a world that works for everyone be labeled “anti-globalisation”? It doesn’t make sense. For more info on the Global Justice Movement’s advocacy at the G20 in Melbourne, check out indymedia.

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The Kingdom of Norway’s 5 million residents are celebrating tonight as they embrace their title of Most Generous Rich Nation. “I’m so excited!” 22 year old Didrik Opstvedt exclaimed, “There are so many deserving people all over the world, and knowing my government is leading the charge to make the world a more caring place [...]

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The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) are a list of targets that aim to make life better for the worlds most ripped-off people. This is what they are: Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women Goal 4: Reduce Child Mortality Goal 5: [...]

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