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In his new "financial history of the world" a historian famous for celebrating empire turns to praise the wonders of capital.

How Dr. King might have responded to current crises of recession, unemployment, and foreclosure.

A review of Political Fictions by Joan Didion.

A journey into Television City.

Assessing the state of the World Social Forum after five years.

The fiction of Wendell Berry.

With a new film, the Yes Men carry forth their gonzo brand of anti-corporate activism.

All over the world, truly democratic approaches are bubbling up from the grassroots.

Supporting 'clean clothes' campaigns to end the exploitative labour practices that pervade the textile industry is not as simple as just picking the 'right' brand to buy.

"How the INS Stole Three Days of My Life." A testimonial from Behrooz Arshadi, as told to Mark Engler.