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A World Bank President We Can Get Behind?

Posted on Mar 28, 2012, Source: YES! Magazine

The candidates for next month’s selection could finally change the game of serving markets over people—and we all might have a role to play.

7 Ways to Support the Real Job Creator: Main Street

Posted on Nov 30, 2011, Source: YES! Magazine

It turns out that most job creation in the United States is the result of Main Street entrepreneurs, not Wall Street financial wizards.

London Econ Summit: Born of Good Intentions, But Ends in Disastrous Results

Posted on Apr 3, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The governments of the largest economies in the world walked out of the summit with a plan that takes the global economy three big steps backwards.

We're in the Midst of an Epic Battle over the Direction of this Nation

Posted on Mar 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Obama has opened the door to change. Whether we can blow on through depends on us and our ability to organize.

Towards an Economic System That Works for People and the Planet

Posted on Dec 9, 2008, Source: Institute for Policy Studies

A civil society statement on the G20 summit from IPS Director John Cavanagh and coalition members.

Bailouts Dwarf Spending on Climate and Poverty Crises

Posted on Nov 25, 2008, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

Neglecting aid to the developing world, and fixating on the financial mess, will negatively affect Western nations.

How Badly Can the 'Experts' Ruin the Planet?

Posted on Oct 10, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Look no further than the World Bank to see how many economic, social and environmental problems so-called experts can make worse.

Top 10 Reasons Why Paul Wolfowitz Was a Great World Bank President

Posted on May 19, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Progressives should think twice before rejoicing over Wolfie's departure.

Turning the CAFTA Loss to a Win

Posted on Jul 28, 2005, Source: AlterNet

In response to last night's questionable CAFTA vote, citizen groups must make sure this story gets told.

Wanted: Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Posted on Mar 5, 2005, Source: Institute for Policy Studies

Ten reasons why Paul Wolfowitz would be perfect for the job of World Bank president.
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