Economic development

The Collapsing of the Commonwealth Games The Collapsing of the Commonwealth Games

The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi are on the verge of a historically unprecedented complete and utter implosion.

Sep 24, 2010 / Dave Zirin

We Need to Build a Cleaner Economy, So Let’s Do It We Need to Build a Cleaner Economy, So Let’s Do It

On Morning Joe, Katrina vanden Heuvel defends President Obama by saying that his White House speech Tuesday night was humane, but "we need deeds."

Jun 17, 2010 / MSNBC

Beyond Business as Usual

Beyond Business as Usual Beyond Business as Usual

We can't simply grow our way out of unemployment.

May 6, 2010 / Juliet Schor

Wade Rathke Speaks Out Wade Rathke Speaks Out

Just a few weeks ago, a book talk by ACORN founder Wade Rathke wouldn't have drawn much press attention, but the organization's recent notoriety as a conservative boogeyman has thr...

Sep 30, 2009 / Chris Hayes

A man ekes out a living scavenging on a garbage dump in the Philippines.

A New Geological Era for Earth A New Geological Era for Earth

As human actions change the planet in irreversable ways, will human bonds suffer irreversable damage, too?

Jun 27, 2008 / Feature / Mike Davis

Triumph of the Wills Triumph of the Wills

A new apologia for Anglo-Saxon noblesse oblige needs a reality check.

Nov 15, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Brook

Hunger Is Not a Place Hunger Is Not a Place

It's not true that only the rich can help the poor. We must work to empower nations like Bangladesh that are addressing the problem of hunger by creating networks of schools, healt...

Jan 5, 2006 / Frances Moore Lappé

Why Is Africa Still Poor? Why Is Africa Still Poor?

As Asian countries grow in economic power, Africa lags behind the developed world. Can it ever catch up? Will corruption, geography and disease continue to hold it back?

Oct 6, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Andrew Rice

Giving Africa a Hand Giving Africa a Hand

Activists must push for more debt relief for all impoverished countries in Africa.

Jun 29, 2005 / The Editors

Bolivia’s Fight for Dignity Bolivia’s Fight for Dignity

The tens of thousands of Bolivians in the streets in October demanding the resignation of President (now ex-) Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada came from all walks of life and included...

Oct 30, 2003 / Jimmy Langman

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