April 2010

Opportunity International in Sub-Saharan Africa

by Global Patriot on April 25, 2010

I first connected with Opportunity International in 2009, during the South by Southwest Conference in Austin, TX, and appreciated their work with microfinance, as well as their vision of a world in which everyone has the opportunity to provide for their families and build a fulfilling life. I recently had the opportunity to speak with [...]

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Earth Day 2010 – Saving The Rainforests

by Global Patriot on April 22, 2010

It’s hard to believe that Earth Day has been with us now for 40 years, and harder still to believe that after four decades the planet doesn’t have it’s act together.  Greed and ignorance sadly continue to plague us, but global leaders such as Prince Charles have recognized the need for change. Corporate Leaders Take [...]

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Live Earth Run For Water 2010

by Global Patriot on April 12, 2010

The Dow Live Earth Run for Water, happening on April 18, 2010, is a series of 6km run/walks (the average distance women and children walk each day to secure water) taking place over the course of 24 hours in 150 countries, designed to ignite a massive global movement to help solve the water crisis. Live [...]

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Should Corporations Rule The World?

by Global Patriot on April 6, 2010

It’s been nearly 10 years since The Silent Takeover by Noreena Hertz was published, yet the subjects discussed have never been more timely.  The book’s subtitle, Global Capitalism and the Death of Democracy, explains the subject at hand, and ultimately asks the key question, “Have governments become obsolete, and if so, are corporations now in [...]

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