Seattle to London: globalization and the voices of protest

Seattle Times by Amy Goodman | Apr. 1, 2009 (Opinion)
The leaders of the G-20 in London have an opportunity to learn from former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper, to instruct their security to put away the Tasers and the tear gas, and to shock the world by seriously considering the voices of the protesters outside.

"We're now reaping what we have sown in the form of unbridled globalization and unfettered free trade ... it's time for all of us in this country, as we attempt to pull ourselves out of this global economic meltdown, to really take a look at what issues of social and economic justice mean within the context of globalization." Full Story »

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Goodman had a busy week, as I saw her speaking in Seattle. This opinion piece is less focused than usual, but still ties together some cogent points.

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