An economy based on expansion and consumerism is destructive to humanity and the planet’s environmental health, and the greed that drives globalization and capitalism is also driving the so-called Trans-Pacific Partnership, yet another ‘free trade agreement’ that has a little to do with trade & is destructive of freedom & democracy. Some excellent articles — all well worth the time to read:
- How to Be More than a Mindful Consumer, by Annie Leonard | YES! Magazine
- After Rana Plaza: Let’s Bring Humanity Back Into Our Stuff, by Christa Hillstrom | YES! Magazine
- Crisis of Humanity: Global Capitalism Breeds 21st Century Fascism, by William I Robinson | Truthout
- The TPP Is Another Job Killing Trade Deal—So Why Are Both Parties Supporting It?, by Natalie Pompilio | YES! Magazine
- Some Filthy Facts about the Rich, by Paul Buchheit | Common Dreams
- Libertarian Capitalism Killed My Best Friends, The Daily Take – Truthout
- What Do You Do When You No Longer Need Your Slaves?, The Daily Take – Truthout
- If a Business Can’t Pay a Living Wage, It Shouldn’t Exist, The Daily Take – Truthout
- New Monetary Systems for a Sustainable Democracy and “The Great Turning”, by Margaret Flowers & Kevin Zeese | Truthout
- America’s Descent Into Madness, by Henry Giroux | Counterpunch