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Trading in Democracy: Why Rights Are Still For Real People

Submitted by John Cavanagh on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 00:00

International trade deals allow businesses to sue elected governments when corporate interests are threatened abroad. Here's why you should care.

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Originally published in Yes! Magazine

What Comes Next?: Building on Occupy and the 99% Spring

Submitted by John Cavanagh on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 00:00

Many movements, many similar messages. What could the increasing cooperation between protesters mean for the future of the ninety-nine percent?

Where does the Occupy movement turn next? Can social movements build on its momentum? Will protest and new forms of mobilization create change to transform the economy to one that works for people and the planet?

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Originally published in Yes! Magazine

The Nonsense Zone

Submitted by John Cavanagh on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 00:00

IPS is grateful to Bill O'Reilly for this opportunity to showcase our proud history of public scholarship on inequality, peace, justice, and the environment.

The Institute for Policy Studies is honored to join the long list of respected individuals and organizations that Bill O’Reilly has attacked on his Fox News show. During the opening segment of his May 22 tirade, O’Reilly attacked us for serving as the Occupy movement's "headquarters." He even implied that some central figure is making decisions about what color Occupy "agitators" should wear.

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Originally published on Institute for Policy Studies Blog

A New Economics Paradigm: An interview With Gar Alperovitz

Submitted by Gar Alperovitz on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 00:00

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What’s interesting—and, again, the press doesn’t cover this—is just below the surface of what the press normally sees. There are thousands and thousands of institutions that democratize the ownership of wealth. Political and economic systems are defined in terms of their power. But who owns the capital?

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Originally published on Alternative Radio

Why This May Day Matters

Submitted by Sarah van Gelder on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 00:00

This year, the day is about occupying the space and the time to create a different world.

If the mainstream media was confused about Occupy Wall Street

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Originally published in Yes! Magazine

In Small Groups and Small Towns, Opposition to Citizens United Spreads

Submitted by Sarah Byrnes on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 00:00

Ordinary, introverted Jennifer Robinson helped convince her town to officially oppose the Supreme Court decision. You can, too, with a little help from your friends.

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Originally published in Yes! Magazine

In Small Groups and Small Towns, Opposition to Citizens United Spreads

Submitted by Sarah Byrnes on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 00:00

Ordinary, introverted Jennifer Robinson helped convince her town to officially oppose the Supreme Court decision. You can, too, with a little help from your friends.

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Originally published in Yes! Magazine

How to Ask Candidates Questions That Make a Difference

Submitted by Fran Korten on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 01:00

Tips for spreading your ideas without getting the runaround.

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originally published in Yes! Magazine