The Slow Money movement aims to change financial markets — and enhance well-being — through investments in local food systems. Amy Domini | September 2010 issue On May 6, 2010, the world of Wall Street went crazy. A sudden frenzy of selling began. Fine blue chip stocks plummeted … [Read more...] about The slow road to growth
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"A ban on the burka is really offensive"
Throughout Western Europe, governments are banning burkas and niqabs, Islamic veils that cover the face, in public places. Josie Appleton, leader of the British civil liberties campaign group Manifesto Club, opposes the ban. Marco Visscher | September 2010 issue The burka is … [Read more...] about "A ban on the burka is really offensive"
The buck starts here
Want a quicker exit from the financial crisis? Create new consumers by putting money into the hands of the lowest earners. David Servan-Schreiber | July/August 2010 issue We need more than multinationals to achieve economic well-being. … [Read more...] about The buck starts here
The State of the World Forum
The State of the World Forum plans to turn good ideas into urgent action. Jim Garrison | April 2009 issue The State of the World Forum was established in 1995 with Mikhail Gorbachev as the convening chairman to create a global leadership network committed to transforming … [Read more...] about The State of the World Forum