Why the message from Rio+20 matters more than ever The upcoming summit must take account of the public’s psychological dimensions if it is going to transform climate change cynics into champions of sustainable living George Bernard Shaw saw the world as divided into two sorts of people. Those who looked …
GIFT monthly newsletter
Welcome! This is GIFT’s new monthly newsletter and we hope you enjoy reading it. For new subscribers to GIFT, and for those who just want to be reminded of what we do, we begin this edition with a video of the 13th Global Young Leaders Programme (YLP Aceh, Indonesia). Click …
The Occupy Moment
The Occupy Moment Oct. 17, 2011 05:00pm | katieteague A month into the Occupy Wall Street movement and, like many of you, I have been watching, reading, talking, participating, and learning with fervor. All the while, feeling a great upwelling of inspiration at what we are witness to, with no …
Encouraging Debate About Sustainability Nation-Wide
More than 3,000 students have taken part – 3 more events planned In 2010 the Global Marshall Plan Foundation, along with five other supporting organisations, launched the nationwide project “University Program: Eco-Social Market Economy and Sustainability.” Since then, 8 successful and inspiring events have been held and 4 of these …
Nov 5th NYC/31st Annual Schumacher Lectures
The Thirty-first Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures will be held Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10am-5pm. Speakers are Gar Alperovitz, Juliet Schor, and a Special Panel “Voices of Today’s Youth: Occupy Wall Street and the Call for a New Economy.” The location is the Community Church of New York, 40 …
Occupy and Reclaim
Americans are taking to the streets and standing up to corporate greed and injustice. It’s an inspiring moment. The Occupy Wall Street movement is spreading, and with it our message of undoing the Supreme Court’s ruling that enormous corporations can spend as much money as they want to drown out …
The World vs Wall Street — Amazing response!
Wow – over 500,000 people signed in just 5 days — let’s get to a million! Our giant counter is live at Wall St — click below to sign and see the streaming video. Then forward this email! Dear friends, Thousands of Americans have taken over Wall Street — joining …
Eve Ensler | Occupy Wall Street: A “Work of Art”
Reader Supported News | 11 October 11 AM It’s Live on the HomePage Now: Reader Supported News **DONATIONS STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN: We were doing great, looked like we would finish, and then nothing. We only need 75 donations to finish. Guys!** Okay, I’ll make a donation. Eve Ensler …
Forum 2000 Conference Attendees Addressed by Dissident Aung San Suu Kyi and Invited to Continue Discussions on the Rule of Law
Forum 2000 Conference Attendees Addressed by Dissident Aung San Suu Kyi and Invited to Continue Discussions on the Rule of Law Prague, October 10, 2011 The first day of Forum 2000 Conference brought a number of panel discussions and remarks at various venues in Prague. Among other topics, the main …
Could #OccupyWallStreet Be Infiltrated by Political Groups?
Welcome to the OccupiedUSA LiveStream News Room (Videos) This is a collection of livestream video newsfeeds from some of our occupied locations. Many locations are in the process of setting up livestreams. They will be online soon and this page is a work in progress. … Read More >> – …