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Continue reading ... Comment on this post- New directions by Sokari Ekine In a difficult period for Nigeria, people power may come into its own.
- Blair Peach - the worm turns again by David Ransom Fresh revelations deepen the mire.
- Melody makers by Louise Gray Look beyond Simon Cowell and Madonna for a money-raising charity record with a difference.
- I Am A Rebel by Dikson M. People worldwide dedicated the month of January to celebrating the life of poet and activist Dennis Brutus.
- All is not lost by Sokari Ekine Despite the prevalence of homophobia in Africa, LGBTI activists have some victories to celebrate.
- Staying connected by Hernán P. Nadal Despite the US embargo, Cuba improves its internet connection services.
- The fight for survival by Sokari Ekine Haiti's women and children are suffering disproportionately in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake.
- Aim straight and true with the Lord by Alan Hughes Biblical passages inscribed on gunsights.
- Voices from below by Dikson M. A grassroots network in Zimbabwe reveals its aims for 2010 - and a People's Democratic Constitution is top of the list.
- Don't laugh! by Felix Jakens Cartoons can convey a serious message in an accessible way which should be embraced, not scorned.
- Drowned out by Jo Lateu The poorest countries, who contribute the least to climate change and have the most to lose, are the countries with the smallest voice at the negotiation table.
- Aid or invade? by Sokari Ekine The international response to the Haiti earthquake may not be all it seems.
- Urgent: Yasuní's future hangs by a thread. Take action now! by Jess Worth Ecuador’s President seems to have pulled the plug on the plan to keep oil underground - help change his mind!
- Power in our hands by Sokari Ekine The mobile phone has a crucial role to play in mobilizing activists and protesters.
- Don't let them steal our future! by Alex Wood Climate campaigners confront the International Chamber of Commerce.
- Violence and eviction by Hernán P. Nadal An indigenous community is evicted as disputes rage about land ownership in Argentina.
- Votes of no confidence by Zoe Cormier Blame Canada - but don't blame Canadians!
- Here’s to narcissists, neo-cons and a brave new decade! by Hadani Ditmars Time to consider the real scandals of the noughties, reckons Hadani Ditmars.
- Corruption is Forever by Dikson M. Diamonds are as destructive as ever in Zimbabwe.
- Faith and frustration by Joti Brar Despite Egyptian intransigence, the aid convoy still hopes to get to Gaza.
- Suing Shell by Sokari Ekine Oil giant being sued for environmental destruction by farmers in the Niger Delta.
- A new year message from on high by Nasrin Alavi Iranian youths climb Mount Alborz to remember their martyrs.
- Another step forward by Hernán P. Nadal Hernán Nadal considers the implications of Bolivia's recent election result.
- People for Palestine - the road to Aqaba by Joti Brar The convoy moves through Turkey, Syria and Jordan, but hits trouble when it gets to Egypt…
- Much ado about a napkin by Zoe Cormier Friday night in Copenhagen was surreal - especially if you were reading the New York Times, writes Zoe Cormier
- Blood on the summit floor by Jess Worth As the Copenhagen climate talks went into meltdown, Jess Worth was there to witness the carnage first hand
- Head in the (tar) sand by Zoe Cormier Canadians and Americans are in denial!
- A day of mourning by Nasrin Alavi Iranian 'greens' honour Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri, whose criticisms of the state led to house arrest.
- Highs and Lows of Copenhagen by Richard Howlett Richard Howlett on his personal high and lows at the Copenhagen climate conference.
- Video: march out of Bella Centre meets with police violence by Jess Worth Hundreds marched out of climate talks on Wednesday to join Reclaim Power protest - but police responded with violence
