Globalization

Protest against TPP in Japan

What’s the True Cost of Free Trade? What’s the True Cost of Free Trade?

The price for deals like TPP is paid in forced migration and the refugee crises that are rolling around the globe.

Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

Keep Up the Pressure to Defeat Fast Track of the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Keep Up the Pressure to Defeat Fast Track of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Keep Up the Pressure to Defeat Fast Track of the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Activists managed to convince the House of Representatives to reject fast track on Friday but the fight isn't over.

Jun 15, 2015 / NationAction

President Obama

The TPP Fast-Track Vote Wasn’t About Obama, It Was About Failed Trade Policies The TPP Fast-Track Vote Wasn’t About Obama, It Was About Failed Trade Policies

Obama’s usual allies recognized that America needs fair trade, not free trade.

Jun 12, 2015 / John Nichols

Walmart

Here Are All the Reasons Walmart’s Business Is Not Sustainable Here Are All the Reasons Walmart’s Business Is Not Sustainable

Walmart's sustainability record is anything but ethical.

Jun 5, 2015 / Michelle Chen

2 Million Americans Petition Congress to Reject Fast Track

2 Million Americans Petition Congress to Reject Fast Track 2 Million Americans Petition Congress to Reject Fast Track

Amid revelations about threats posed by secret trade deals, a broad coalition tells Congress to just say "no."

Jun 3, 2015 / John Nichols

If You’re Worried About the Trans-Pacific Partnership, You Need to Call Congress Today

If You’re Worried About the Trans-Pacific Partnership, You Need to Call Congress Today If You’re Worried About the Trans-Pacific Partnership, You Need to Call Congress Today

We have a real chance to stop a trade deal that threatens to be disastrous for the environment, jobs, and Internet freedom. 

Jun 3, 2015 / NationAction

Why a Democratic Insurgency Is ‘Whupping’ Obama on Trade

Why a Democratic Insurgency Is ‘Whupping’ Obama on Trade Why a Democratic Insurgency Is ‘Whupping’ Obama on Trade

His progressive critics have been studying trade deals for two decades—and they know what they’re talking about.

May 27, 2015 / John Nichols

No Debate Equals No Democracy: The Folly of Fast Track

No Debate Equals No Democracy: The Folly of Fast Track No Debate Equals No Democracy: The Folly of Fast Track

Senate cloture vote limits debate, restricts amendments and erects another barrier to honest discourse about trade policy.

May 21, 2015 / John Nichols

Russ Feingold Is Running Again for the Senate and for Economic Fairness

Russ Feingold Is Running Again for the Senate and for Economic Fairness Russ Feingold Is Running Again for the Senate and for Economic Fairness

“We need to get started fixing all this,” says Wisconsin progressive.

May 14, 2015 / John Nichols

Labour’s Love’s Lost

Labour’s Love’s Lost Labour’s Love’s Lost

The party must renew links to British civil society.

May 13, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan

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