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Weisbrot: Protesters 2, Multinational Monsters 0
Commentary, April, 22 2000
Mark Weisbrot
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It's amazing what an organized group of people can accomplish when their cause is just and they are willing to be stubborn and creative about it. Last December they knocked the wind out of the WTO in Seattle. Now this diverse and expanding movemen...
Naiman: A19: The Media Empire Blows Back
Commentary, April, 21 2000
Robert Naiman
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As someone whose central organizing principles in life include figuring out how to reduce and undermine the power and legitimacy of the IMF, the World Bank, the WTO, and kindred institutions, I have to say that the week of protests and education i...
Anderson: Solar power
Graphic, April, 20 2000
Kirk Anderson
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solar power, solar energy, solar, energy, sustainable, renewable
Wagner: Log Cabin Republicans
Graphic, April, 20 2000
Pete Wagner
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Log Cabin Republicans, GOP, gay rights, gays
Russell: Handicapitalism Makes its Debut
Commentary, April, 20 2000
Marta Russell
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While a backlash is in full gear against the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) across the nation, the Wall Street Journal (Dec. 15, 1999) recently tagged disabled people as the ÒNext Consumer Niche.Ó Another icon of AmericaÕs ruling class, For...
Glick: The Non-Violent Army
Commentary, April, 19 2000
Ted Glick
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For those of us who believe that fundamental change is needed in the United States and the world, there is a new development that we all need to welcome, understand, support and work with: the non-violent army.
Ratner: Elian: Pious Words, Craven Acts
Commentary, April, 18 2000
Michael Ratner
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Early on in the Elian affair Janet Reno made the correct determination. On January 5th she determined that ElianÕs father had a close, loving relationship with his son and that he had the sole legal authority to speak on ElianÕs behalf in immigrat...
Peters: The DC Demos
Commentary, April, 18 2000
Cynthia Peters
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Note: I attended the protests on Sunday and Monday as an individual Òon the fly.Ó The impressions offered here are just that. They are based on my personal viewpoint during the events, and do not include extensive background information. Notes on ...
Prashad: As the Dust Settles: Clinton in the SubcontinentBy
Commentary, April, 17 2000
Vijay Prashad
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I've just returned from India filled with stories of Clinton's trip to the subcontinent. The reaction was extraordinary. After Clinton gave an address in the Central Hall of the Indian Parliament (boycotted by the Communist delegates) he was mobbe...
Bello: MELTZER REPORT ON BRETTON WOODS TWINS BUILDS CASE FOR ABOLITION BUT HESITATESBy
Commentary, April, 16 2000
Walden Bello
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During the heated debate on whether or not to raise the US quota in the IMF in 1998, the US Congress voted for the quota increase but attached several conditions, including the creation of an independent body to look at the missions and performanc...
