Where are those politicians and “free market” think tanks that object loudly to “limiting choice” or advocate for “states rights” when it’s small businesses who are disadvantaged? Apparently they don’t like to confront the fact that political power now determines which markets will or will not be free. “Free market” mythology aside, the core reason for citizens to reject any new trade agreements that expand corporate power is the creation of international commerce rules that trump democracy. But in doing so, citizens should not concede the false premise of these pacts being about “free trade.”
[Read more]Wal-Mart, the Abuse of Eminent Domain and Corporate Welfare
Denver’s Urban Renewal Authority offers Wal-Mart subsidies and threatens condemnation of a vibrant small business district if the property owners refuse to sell.
[Read more]Drug Patents, Corporate Profits and AIDS Deaths
In 2003, one country voted against a U.N. resolution on access to drugs in global epidemics such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The resolution emphasized that the failure to deliver life-saving drugs to millions of people who are living with HIV/AIDS constitutes a global health emergency. One hundred sixty seven countries voted in favor of the resolution. The single vote against it was cast by the United States.
[Read more]Executive Order 13303
Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Has an Interest
[Read more]Mom and Pops Are Tops
Consumer Reports, after researching 130 pharmacies and surveying 32,000 readers, found that independent pharmacies provide the best overall value.
[Read more]Book Review: Gangs of America
After two years of corporate scandals, it’s hard not to love a book that opens with observation: ”Nothing is illegal if 100 businessmen decide to do it.”
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