What the subprime crisis tells us about the importance of community financial institutions. Amy Domini | October 2008 issue Across the U.S., people are losing their homes. In just the month of July, more than a quarter-million American households received a … [Read more...] about Broken homes
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Silent spring, again
Speaking up to protect the voices of the wilderness. Amy Domini | July 2008 issue Silence can be a source of healing, a refuge from the stress of modern life, a pathway to enlightenment. Or it can have a more sinister meaning. In 1962, Rachel Carson, an accomplished biologist … [Read more...] about Silent spring, again
No more business as usual
How social investors can help bring about corporate and political change. Amy Domini| May 2008 issue As I write this month's column, the primary election cycle here in the U.S. is in full swing. By the time you read this, the identity of our Democratic presidential candidate may … [Read more...] about No more business as usual
Making slavery history
Just say no to corporations that use forced, unpaid labour. Amy Domini| April 2008 issue As a responsible investor, I like to think about how I can use the power of my investments to create a better future. I look for opportunities to invest in companies that are rolling out … [Read more...] about Making slavery history
Strengthening the weakest link
How investors can help forge safer, more transparent supply chains. Amy Domini| Jan/Feb 2008 issue Over the course of several weeks last spring, pet owners in the U.S. noticed their cats and dogs were falling sick. A toy poodle named Jasmine died of kidney failure in Easton, … [Read more...] about Strengthening the weakest link