Father d’Escoto’s United Nations Father d’Escoto’s United Nations
The General Assembly's new president is a champion for the world's most dispossessed.
Oct 29, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Guatemalans Seek Redress in Spanish Court Guatemalans Seek Redress in Spanish Court
As Americans consider who to choose as their next President, Guatemalan Mayans seek justice for Reagan-era atrocities.
Feb 8, 2008 / Allan Nairn
Iraq’s Civil Resistance Iraq’s Civil Resistance
The secular left brings together unionists, women's organizations and students.
Dec 6, 2007 / Feature / Bill Weinberg
Are We Disturbing? Are We Disturbing?
As leaders of the G-8 Summit played power politics at an opulent resort, protesters displayed a people's power, in demonstrations and at an alternative summit.
Jun 8, 2007 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman
Out of Africa Out of Africa
The World Social Forum marched into Nairobi full of conflict, action and ideas.
Feb 15, 2007 / Feature / Alisa Solomon
The Myth of Microloans The Myth of Microloans
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has helped a lot of poor women, but the basic problem in developing countries is landlessness. A $130 microloan won't solve that problem.
Oct 19, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
A Hunger for Justice A Hunger for Justice
Twenty-five years ago, IRA prisoner Bobby Sands died after a sixty-six day hunger strike. Today political prisoners from Guantánamo to Iran, Turkey and Eastern Europe contin...
May 6, 2006 / Feature / Denis O’Hearn
Ho-Ho-Holiday Donations, Early Edition Ho-Ho-Holiday Donations, Early Edition
Tsunami. Hurricane. Earthquake. War. Poverty. Injustice. It's been a tough year, but here's a list of extraordinary groups who deserve a place on your holiday gift list.
Nov 23, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Students Confront Sweatshops Students Confront Sweatshops
With a new wave of activism against sweatshops sweeping college campuses, student interest in the morality of their clothing choices can set a standard for the rest of us.
Nov 10, 2005 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Richard Appelbaum
Porto Alegre Postcard Porto Alegre Postcard
This year's World Social Forum gave culture its due--and reaped the rewards.
Mar 3, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Alisa Solomon