Anti-corporate activism

As economic recession marches on in Spain ‘Robin Hood’ character galvanizes poor, unemployed

Spain continues to struggle to rebuild its economy and those who are out of work are growing increasingly frustrated. In recent months, several workers marches have been held, and in some the generally peaceful protests have turned into mob actions, which include stealing from grocery stores and banks — ostensibly for the poor.

Tea Party activists meet Occupy Memphis protesters for civil discussion

Global Politics

Ethical clothing, made in Liberia

Top of the Hour: BP Sues Halliburton Over Gulf Oil Spill, Morning Headlines

What Would Don Draper Do?: Rebranding the Occupy Movement

Cities Attempt to Dismantle Occupy Camps

Around the country, Occupy protesters are fighting city governments–sometimes in the courtroom, and sometimes, on the ground in clashes with city police. Norm Stamper was Seattle’s police chief in 1999 when World Trade Organization protesters clashed with police. He offers some advice to police departments across the country.

Sociology of Shopping

Changing times lead to the changing role of the shopping mall.

The World

World Trade Summit: Consumer Power

Author and environmental policy analyst John Ryan of Northwest Environment Watch makes some observations about the power of consumers to shape the global economy with prudent buying decisions.

The World

A LIFE OF STUFF

The Strong Museum in Rochester, New York is taking a look at our consumerist culture and finding that American attitudes about nature are changing, but our habits aren’t. Brenda Tremblay reports.

Green Consumerism: Hype or Hoax

Steve explores the promises and pitfalls of green consuming with Alan Durning, a senior researcher with the Worldwatch Institute in Washington, DC, and Alice Tepper Marlin, president of the Council on Economic Priorities and co-author of Shopping for A Better World.