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The Soy Republic of Argentina

Marie Trigona September 3, 2009 Marie Trigona

March Against Soy

The increasing export of genetically modified crops is part of a regional trend with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay now adopting a soy-based economic model. Argentina has made a radical shift toward soy, which has displaced cultivation of many grains and vegetables and even its beef production, the nation's diet staple and renowned around the world. Once a highly industrialized nation and agriculturally diverse, Argentina now uses more than half of its total arable land for monoculture soy.

Gaza: Fighting for the Right to Walk

Ramzy Baroud September 2, 2009 Ramzy Baroud

Gaza's troubles have somehow been relegated, if not completely dropped from the mainstream media's radar, and subsequently the world's conscience and consciousness. Weaning the public from the sadness there conveys the false impression that things are improving and that people are starting to move on and rebuild their lives. But nothing could be further from the truth.

Mondragón Worker-Cooperatives Decide How to Ride Out a Downturn

Georgia Kelly and Shaula Massena September 1, 2009 Georgia Kelly and Shaula Massena

Mondragón Co-op Grocery Store

The Mondragón Cooperative Corporation (MCC), the largest consortium of worker-owned companies, has developed a different way of doing business-a way that puts workers, not shareholders, first.

Uganda: Carbon Trading Scheme Pushing People Off Their Land

Wambi Michael August 31, 2009 Wambi Michael

Benet Girl at Work

With the world's attention focused on climate change, one of the methods suggested to reduce global carbon emissions is causing the displacement of indigenous persons as western companies rush to invest in tree-planting projects in developing countries.

Video: Bethlehem, Palestine is a Prison For its Citizens

Sam Mayfield August 27, 2009 Sam Mayfield

In this interview, Bethlehem Mayor Victor Bartarseh speaks candidly about what life is like for the citizens of this West Bank city. Bethlehem has the highest rate of unemployment in the West Bank and is entirely surrounded by the separation wall. Mayor Bartarseh describes the physical and psychological impact of living with the wall.

Will Halliburton Come Between You and Your Health Care?

Sandy LeonVest August 26, 2009 Sandy LeonVest

Would Americans who don't want government coming between them and their health care prefer Halliburton play the role of the decider? One way or the other, we would all do well to pay close attention to what's going on in California right now. If the Golden State's reputation as a 'trend setter' holds true for health care, those in need of affordable health insurance could find themselves up against private contractors like Halliburton.