Economic Development

Make Poverty History

guardian.co.uk — Britain's number two calls on the developed world to globalize not only capitalism, but social justice as well.

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Still Left Behind

washingtonpost.com — Why do we reward good teachers by moving them away from the students who need the most help?

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Free Trade, Free Guns

Bush's trip to Argentina capped off five years of Latin America policy that has promoted militarization and demoted development. more »


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Beyond Bullets But Within Reach

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the final chapter in the New America Foundation's look at America's policy on counterterrorism, called more »

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Not Another Tax Cut

prospect.org — The Fed and the relief spending can mitigate Katrina's long-term economic damage—if the tax-cutters stay out of it.

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Wal-Mart To The Rescue!

thenation.com — Why those who argue that the superiority of Wal-Mart's Katrina response proves the private sector is more effective than government are wrong.

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Cleaner, Greener And Richer

Renewable energy can do more than protect the environment. It can also alleviate poverty. more »

Alive Today, Desperate Tomorrow

The actions of the richest countries—despite grand G-8 promises—have only intensified the hunger crisis in Africa. more »