In the US, most progressives start to see the differences between internationalism and economic globalization.

There is a huge shift taking place in the global awareness in the last 5 years with strong views about globalization and the power structures of major corporations.

More humane societies are usually smaller, like the Scandinavian countries and Holland, where it is much easier to reach consensus and cooperation.

Capitalism has defeated communism. It is now well on its way to defeating democracy.

In a world of increasing inequality, the legitimacy of institutions that give precedence to the property rights of 'the Haves' over the human rights of 'the Have Nots' is inevitably called into serious question.

But we can also take the radical view that the test of an economy has to do with the extent to which it is providing everybody with a decent means of living.

Capitalism and the market are presented as synonymous, but they are not. Capitalism is both the enemy of the market and democracy.