Posted by Admin in Community Rights, Featured, Mexico, Stop Funding War, World News & Events on 23rd November, 2011 | No Comments
There is a lot to be thankful for in 2011. We here at Global Exchange offer gratitude to all those who have stood up to resist injustice, envision alternatives and take action. Here’s who we are thankful for.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Uncategorized on 1st June, 2011 | No Comments
Last week was a busy one for the True Cost of Chevron Network. Dozens of activists including those from Angola, Nigeria, Canada, Alaska, and the U.S. Gulf Coast traveled to San Ramon, California to attend Chevron’s annual shareholder meeting to deliver a new report: The True Cost of Chevron: An Alternative Annual Report. This report »
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Posted by Admin in Global Exchange News & Events, World News & Events on 17th May, 2011 | No Comments
While Chevron touts its “Human Energy” PR message of corporate social responsibility, communities directly affected by the company’s operations worldwide bear witness to the social and environmental costs that go unmentioned by Chevron. The True Cost of Chevron Network will be gathering in California May 25th to confront Chevron at their annual shareholder meeting to expose the truth. Will you join us?
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Posted by Admin in Featured on 16th May, 2011 | No Comments
“2010 was an outstanding year for Chevron.” With these words, CEO John Watson opens Chevron’s 2010 Annual Report.
The communities who bear the costs of Chevron’s operations do not agree. On May 23, you can hear directly from community leaders who will travel from all around the world to the Bay Area to share the true cost of Chevron’s operations where they live. Find out about an upcoming Teach In and Chevron Shareholder rally.
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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 29th March, 2011 | No Comments
Global Exchange has worked with our allies in Nigeria for over a decade to help stop the illegal and deadly use of gas-flaring. Today, our friends at Amnesty International have launched an important new campaign to end flaring — and you can help! The oil industry is abusing the human rights of hundreds of thousands »
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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 10th March, 2011 | No Comments
In a ruling that shocked human rights and environmental justice advocates the world over, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan granted Chevron an injunction on Monday preventing native Ecuadoreans from collecting $18.2 billion for oil contamination caused by the company in the Amazon. Our Allies with the Amazon Defense Coalition had this powerful statement to share in response to the judge’s ruling:
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Posted by Admin in Global Exchange News & Events, World News & Events on 18th February, 2011 | 1 Comment
In recent weeks, the world has seen major turning points in the struggle for justice and human rights. Just last week, after nearly a month of demonstrations and thirty years of living under oppression, the people of Egypt rose up and brought about the resignation of Hosni Mubarak. This week, there was a major turning point in the struggle against Big Oil when Chevron was found guilty in Ecuador.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Uncategorized on 14th February, 2011 | 1 Comment
Today marks the day when a historic verdict was passed down by the Ecuador court against Chevron. Find out why this ruling is unprecedented.
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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 2nd February, 2011 | No Comments
In the world of organizing against Big Oil, victories often seem far too rare. Thus, when they do occur, we must mark them, celebrate them, and ensure that they stick.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Uncategorized on 9th December, 2010 | No Comments
Months ago, with the holidays on the horizon, a team of us here at Global Exchange had a brainstorming session focused on our gift memberships. Our goal: figure out a way to offer new Global Exchange members this holiday season a little something extra beyond the standard membership benefits, in exchange for their support. Here’s what we came up with for those who want to help end dirty energy:
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