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The state of corporate power 2012

Pontus Westerberg, web officer

Yesterday David Cameron took the stage in Davos yesterday to push his outdated agenda of deregulation, liberalisation and slashing of workers right as the solution to the world’s problems, to the applause of the gathered representatives of the world’s 1 per cent. Meanwhile, the Transnational Institute published a set of infographics that tell a completely different story. 

Barclays wins ‘shame award’ for speculating on food prices

Barclays Bank has today won a Public Eye ‘shame award’, for speculating on food prices. Barclays’ activity is fuelling hunger and poverty worldwide, says the World Development Movement, which nominated the bank.

The award was presented today in Davos, Switzerland, to coincide with the World Economic Forum.

Durban Platform: Using broken ideas to fix the climate crisis

Kirsty Wright, climate campaigner

The Durban UN climate talks saw a repetition of the pattern of injustice and inaction of previous climate talks, with rich countries protecting their own interests and those of multinational industries over those of people.

Will Scotland put its money where its mouth is on climate justice?

Liz Murray, head of Scottish campaigns

Alex Salmond has called for 2012 to be the "year of climate justice", but Scottish Ministers are already going against that by not funding their own plans and policies to cut climate emissions in Scotland.

Obama stands up to Big Oil

Liz Murray, head of Scottish campaigns

It’s heartening to hear that President Obama has stood up to Big Oil by rejecting the permit for the Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline sought by Canadian oil firm TransCanada. But the global campaign to stop the tar sands must continue.

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Events

6 Billion Ways film night, Take Back our Economy!

Tuesday 31 January, 6.30pm
The 6 Billion Ways coalition are hosting an economic injustice film night at Rich Mix in East London.


Scottish activist forum

Wed 22 February, 6.30-8pm, Glasgow
Open to all WDM members in Scotland.  An informal meeting to discuss campaign and fundraising plans for 2012.

An economy for the 99%: ideas, stories and tactics from around the world

Saturday 17 March, Manchester
What would an economy that really worked in the interests of people look like? Come to a full day event of informative and inspiring workshops and speakers, all addressing that question.

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