The new Japanese government is pushing back against Washington’s plans for a new military base in Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture in Japan. This is a golden opportunity to radically shrink the U.S. military footprint on the island. But we only have a brief window during which to take advantage of this political opportunity.
The world watched on January 20th, 2009, as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. We noted the promises he outlined in his speech and looked forward to working together as a nation.
Roberto Zamora, the attorney who successfully fought for the adoption of peace as a human right in Costa Rican law, will be in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of the Human Rights Commission of the Organization of the American States (OAS) regarding his petition questioning the constitutionality of the free trade agreement, CAFTA.
In June, the first coin of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be tossed in host country, South Africa. Amidst the entire African continents' excitement over its hosting debut, South Africa will once again make its mark as the midfielder of the seamless intersection of soccer fever and government and corporate accountability. Join labor, gender, peace and justice activists and true fans of the sport to make South Africa's mark count. Midfielders, strikers, forwards and defenders: Let the games begin!
Amidst class action lawsuits, Wal-Mart stores are planning to begin operating in various communities within Washington, DC by 2012. For some community members this is a reminder of the company’s insistence of ignoring labor violations and putting profits before worker rights. For others, this is a great economic boost for their community. Join community members, workers and business owners for a conversation on Wal-Mart Comes to Town: A community partner or a community drain?
Join literary activist and IPS Board Chair, Ethelbert Miller and playwright and political analyst, John Feffer for a dynamic discussion on the intersections of arts and activism. Also, don’t miss the sneak preview of John Feffer’s up and coming play A Little Knowledge.
Cavanagh and Collins of the Institute for Policy Studies will discuss their new collaborative project that is helping activists and the public address and change the rules that have been rigged in favor of the 1%; that is Building the 99% Movement to End Extreme Inequality.
The Institute for Policy Studies' Climate Policy Program joins with Grassroots Global Justice Alliance (GGJ) and Grassroots International to invite you to join us for a special evening in celebration.
Join IPS foreign policy experts in discussing how the U.S. can move from a state of perpetual war, to a more peaceful internationalism.
A Fireside Chat, moderated by AU Washington College of Law professor Robert K Goldman.