Chrysoprase Gemstone Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$139.00chrysoprase |
Smoky Topaz Gemstone Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$139.00smoky topaz |
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Genetic Engineering - Rifkin : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Jeremy Rifkin Genetic engineering is being trumpeted as one of the greatest scientific developments in history. GE is not only revolutionizing agriculture but it is unlocking the secrets of life itself. Its proponents predict that it will cure diseases and feed the world. What does it mean when the natural world is replaced by laboratory experiments and corporations control the process? (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2000) Jeremy Rifkin is prominent in the movement examining the moral and scientific implications of Genetic Engineering. He is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and author of Beyond Beef - The Biotech Century - and The End of Work. |
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Unresolved Geographies - Embattled Landscapes - Said : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Edward Said The standard imperial strategies of divide and rule and partition and quit have had disastrous consequences in Ireland - Palestine and India. The ravages of identity politics and skewed nationalist impulses have further contributed to turmoil and war. Independence for many post-colonial states has meant little more than replacing a foreign system of oppression with a local one. What are the ways to create new forms of affiliation and communal existence in order to overcome difference and resolve conflicts? (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1999) Edward Said - Columbia University professor - was born in Jerusalem - Palestine in 1935 and attended schools there and in Cairo. He received his BA from Princeton and his MA and PhD from Harvard. He is University Professor at Columbia. As one of the few advocates for Palestinian rights in the US - he has been the target of death threats and vandalism. In 1993 - he declined a White House invitation to attend the signing of the Oslo Accords. He criticized the agreement as an instrument of Palestinian surrender. An internationally renowned writer and scholar and one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era - he practically invented the field of post-colonial studies. The New York Times calls him ''one of the most influential literary and cultural critics in the world.'' Among his many books - which have been translated into a number of languages - are the now-classic Orientalism and Culture and Imperialism - central texts in colleges and universities all over the world - The Politics of Dispossession - The Question of Palestine - The End of the Peace Process and Reflections on Exile. His memoir - Out of Place - won the New Yorker Book of the Year Award. |
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Gift Packaging : GlobalExchange : US$3.50$3.50 Per Item Each gift you choose will be packaged in a 100% recycled Kraft Box wrapped with colorful raffia ribbon. For $3.50 per item your gift will arrive beautifully packaged and ready to open! And don't forget to include a gift message...we'll handwrite your message onto a FREE recycled rice paper greeting card and include it with your gift. We offer a Gift Wrap option for all items - except: Gift Baskets & Gift Packs (they are already packaged) - and Coffees that ship directly from the roaster (Dean's Beans and Peace Coffee). Ordering Gift Packaging: In your Shopping Cart - specify the quantity of items to be wrapped. On the billing information page - please list which items you want Gift Packaged in the Comments field. |
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Giraffe Baby Bib : GlobalExchange : US$15.00 |
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Glass Gem Choker Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$12.50Glass and gemstone combinations in three color choices: Red - Green - and Turquoise. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 16'' |
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Glass Ornament Set : GlobalExchange : US$12.00Glass ornaments with an old fashioned feel to them. Each set includes five ornaments of various shapes and colors. Packaged in a gold mesh bag. Country of Origin: India Dimensions: Each ornament is approximately 2''. |
Globalisation and Africa: Which Side Are We On?: Individual : GlobalExchange : US$25.00(Discounted price for individuals only) |
Globalisation and Africa: Which Side Are We On?: Institution : GlobalExchange : US$100.00(For schools - libraries - campus groups - organizations - etc) |
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Global Health of Global Wealth - Danaher : GlobalExchange : US$10.00There's one global economic model that creates wealth for the few - at the expense of the many. In that model - a country's resources and the labor of its people exist to deliver products with the lowest possible cost and the highest possible profit. That profit goes into the pockets of corporate executives and shareholders. The people and the planet are secondary considerations. But there is another model - where wealth is shared and where economic decisions are based on fairness and sustainability. Successful grassroots efforts are underway around the globe to make this vision a reality. (recorded 21 May 2003) Kevin Danaher is co-founder and public education director of Global Exchange - the San Francisco-based non-profit organization that led the campaign that exposed Nike's use of sweatshop labor and promotes grassroots - citizen-oriented efforts in international trade. He is the author of Corporations Are Gonna Get Your Mama - 50 Years Is Enough - Globalize This! - and Democratizing the Global Economy. |
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Globalize This!: The Battle Against the World Trade Organization and Corporate Rule : GlobalExchange : US$15.95Edited by Kevin Danaher & Roger Burbach How do we stop the greatest threat to democracy in our time? The World Trade Organization - World Bank and International Monetary Fund are powerful institutions that threaten diversity - labor rights - the environment and democracy itself in their push for increased globalization. They make rules that affect us all - but don't allow input from ordinary citizens; time and time again they have proven instead to serve the interests of government elites and transnational corporations. Learn from some of the WTO opposition movement's best and brightest activists - educators and organizers: Paul Hawken - Manning Marable - Walden Bello - Vandana Shiva - David Bacon - William Greider - and many more. This book demonstrates why the WTO - World Bank and IMF must be stopped. With its rich information about how to become part of the opposition movement - Globalize This! also shows us how to stop them. (211 pages - 2000) The highly successful demonstration of 'people's power' at the World Trade Organization [in Seattle] provides impressive testimony to the effectiveness of educational and organizing efforts designed for the long term - carried out with dedication and persistence - based on open and honest interchange - and guided by careful evaluation of attainable goals and future prospects. The needs are great - the prospects inspiring. What has taken place [so far] offers real opportunities for a long step forward in the everlasting struggle to expand the realms of freedom and justice. --Noam Chomsky Kevin Danaher travels the world speaking to community groups about the effects of corporate globalization and how to get involved in the grassroots movement challenging corporate rule. If you interested in having Dr. Danaher speak in your community or would like to know his speaking schedule - please contact our Speaker's Bureau. For more information - visit Global Exchange's WTO campaign. |
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Global Dreams: Imperial Corporations - Cavanaugh : GlobalExchange : US$10.00John Cavanaugh A new global economic order is coming into focus. The political empires of old are being replaced by giant transnational corporations - TNCs. A 1993 UN report says - The universe of TNCs is large - diverse and expanding - and they are increasingly potent features of the world economy. Reflecting the mobility of capital - national boundaries are increasingly less relevant. While corporate headquarters may be in New York or Tokyo - production facilities are in Indonesia or Thailand and banking operations are in Panama or the Bahamas. The growth of TNCs is spurred by sophisticated communications technologies such as electronic money transfers - which are difficult to control and regulate. Profits vanish into the ether and are untraceable. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1994) John Cavanagh is a specialist in international trade - economics - and development issues. He is a Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and the Transnational Institute in Washington - DC. He is the co-author of Global Dreams: Imperial Corporations in the New World Order. |
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Global Economic Apartheid - Cavanaugh : GlobalExchange : US$10.00John Cavanaugh A new world economic order is being fashioned by global corporations. With few restraints and controls - they are able to move capital - jobs - and factories to Mexico - China - Honduras - and Bangladesh. Of the 100 largest economies in the world - 51 are corporations. Wal-Mart is bigger than 161 countries. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1996) John Cavanagh is a specialist in international trade - economics - and development issues. He is a Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and the Transnational Institute in Washington - DC. He is the co-author of Global Dreams: Imperial Corporations in the New World Order. |
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Global Exchange T-shirt : GlobalExchange : US$15.00Global Exchange T-Shirts are an attractive - sweatshop-free way to show your support for Global Exchange and the work we do! |
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The Global Media System - McChesney : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Robert McChesney The wave of media mergers and takeovers has created a global system of near awesome dimensions. What many people see - hear and read is produced and controlled by a handful of private multinational corporations. Critics - such as Robert McChesney - contend that monopoly control of media threatens the communication needs of democratic societies. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1996) Robert McChesney is professor of communications at the University of Illinois and one of the country's foremost experts on issues of media and democracy. He writes extensively on broadcasting history and media policy. He is co-editor of Ruthless Criticism and author of Telecommunications - Mass Media - and Democracy - The Global Media and Rich Media - Poor Democracy. |
Purple Bodhi Leaf Notecard & Journal Set : GlobalExchange : US$17.95 |
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Plan Puebla Panama: Battle Over the Future of Southern Mexico and Central America : GlobalExchange : US$2.50Battle Over the Future of Southern Mexico and Central America This booklet is an educational resource to help mobilize people to join together in opposition to a massive development plan extending throughout southern Mexico and Central America - the Plan Puebla Panama or PPP. It contains 18 short articles from organizations in five countries outlining the social and environmental impacts of the plan as well as grassroots alternatives. (48 pages - 2002) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Mexico Campaign. |
Plan Puebla Panama: Battle Over the Future of Southern Mexico and Central America: Tambien en Español: : GlobalExchange : US$2.50Plan Puebla Panamá: Batalla por el Futuro de Mesoamérica Este libreto fue dise??ado como un recurso educativo para la movilización popular en contra de un plan masivo de desarrollo industrial que se extiende por todo el sur de México y Centroamérica - el Plan Puebla Panamá o PPP. El libreto contiene 18 artículos breves recopilados por la red norteameriacana en oposición al PPP (NoPPP) y escritos por organismos civiles y de base de cinco países. Los artículos introducen al lector a los diferentes aspectos del plan y sus posibles impactos sociales y ambientales - y presentan las alternativas a nivel comunitario. |
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Purple Shawl : GlobalExchange : US$39.00 |
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Q Leaf Extra Special Black Tea : GlobalExchange : US$8.50Q-Leaf Extra Special Black is an exquisite black tea that is delicious any time of day. 25 teabags per tin - 3 grams per teabag. |
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Q Leaf Decaf Black Tea : GlobalExchange : US$8.50Q-Leaf Decaf Exclusive Black is a fine black tea that won't keep you up at night. Enjoy it any time of the day or night. Decaffeination is achieved utilizing a natural process with Carbon Dioxide. This is considered the best process for decaffeinating tea.25 teabags per tin - 3 grams per teabag |
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Q Leaf Decaf Green Tea : GlobalExchange : US$8.50Q-Leaf Decaf Green tea is a delicious way to enjoy the health benefits associated with green tea - but without the caffeine. Decaffeination is achieved utilizing a natural process with Carbon Dioxide. This is considered the best process for decaffeinating tea.25 teabags per tin - 3 grams per teabag |
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Q Leaf English Breakfast : GlobalExchange : US$8.50Q-Leaf English Breakfast tea is a blend of the finest black tea leaves available. It produces a pure - dark liquor. There is no better way to start the day.25 teabags per tin - 3 grams per teabag. |
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Q Leaf Earl Green Bergamot Flavored Tea : GlobalExchange : US$8.50Q-Leaf Earl Green is made from their original Green Tea - but is then infused with Bergamot oil for extra flavor and aroma. It's a rich tasting tea with less caffeine than their black Earl Grey. You will really love this tea!25 teabags per tin - 3 grams per teabag |
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Q Leaf Rooibos Red (Herbal) Tea : GlobalExchange : US$8.50Q-Leaf Rooibos Red is a fantastic herbal tea that is grown in only one place on earth - the Western Cape region of South Africa. It's warm reddish hue and smooth earthy flavor are excellent any time of day or night. Caffeine free Rooibos is a delicate herbal shrub that is hand harvested and fermented in a fashion similar to black teas. 25 teabags per tin - 3 grams per teabag |
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Questions & Swords: Folktales of the Zapatista Revolution : GlobalExchange : US$21.95By Subcomandante Marcos Illustrated by Domitilia Domi?nguez & Antonio Ramirez Once again sharing the wisdom of Old Man Antonio and his Mayan heritage - Subcomandante Marcos shares two more stories from the Zapatista rebellion against the Mexican Government -- ''The Story of Questions'' and ''The Story of the Sword - the Tree - the Stone and the Water.'' ''The Story of Questions'' relates how two gods - Ik'al and Votan - wander the earth wrapped forever in each other's arms. These two gods are the Ying and the Yang - the yes and the no - the night and the day of the Mayan universe. Antonio says - When they got here they made themselves one and gave themselves the name of Zapata. ''The Story of the Sword - the Tree - the Stone and the Water'' is an ancient parable that demonstrates how the indigenous peoples of Mexico can finally defeat the European invader. The tree - for instance - tried to fight the sword - but was defeated. The stone likewise tried to fight the sword - but was defeated. But not the water. It follows its own road - it wraps itself around the sword and - without doing anything - it arrives at the river that will carry it to the great water where the greatest of gods cure themselves of thirst - those gods that birthed the world - the first ones. Mexican writer Elena Poniatowska and Native American poet Simon Ortiz contribute commentary to explain the significance of the Zapatista Rebellion to the 21st Century. They also discuss the use of folklore and artistic expression to expand our understanding of political thought. Well-known Mexican artists Domitila Dominguez and Antonio Ramirez - co-directors of the Colectivo Callejero in Guadalajara - each illustrated one of the stories. The Colectivo is dedicated to expanding the understanding of revolutionary thought through artistic expression. For more information - visit Global Exchange's Mexico Campaign. |
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Race - Education and Multiculturalism - Marable : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Manning Marable The United States is rapidly changing. Within two decades the majority of the working class between the ages of 20 and 40 will be people of color. And by 2050 we will live in a country in which whites will be a minority of the total population. The color line will be fundamentally transformed. Education - embracing and promoting the principles of multiculturalism - should be a key element in the formation of a just and democratic society. Yet today - de facto segregation is increasing. Economic inequality is growing. We are moving toward two distinct societies - one rich and one poor.The crisis of race - class - gender and poverty is a shifting and volatile tectonic plate under the body politic. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1993) Manning Marable is professor of history at Columbia University - where he also directs the Institute for Research in African American Studies - and one of the country's most distinguished political scientists and authors. He is the author of The Crisis of Color and Democracy and Black Liberation in Conservative America and a noted Malcolm X scholar. His syndicated column Along the Color Line appears in over 250 newspapers and journals nationally and internationally. |
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Race Matters - West : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Cornell West The problem of the 20th century is the problem of the color line - wrote WEB Du Bois in The Souls of Black Folk in 1903. Reality and events clearly validate the continuing accuracy of that observation. Racial conflict range from the Rodney King beating in Los Angeles to black-Jewish tensions in New York. Race is a feature of institutions and structures that insures that one group of people have less access to resources such as jobs - education - housing and health care and less access to intangibles such as self-confidence and self-esteem. Racial hierarchy promotes paranoia and division. The problem of the color line must be transcended if we are to realize the promise of genuine equality. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1993) Cornel West has been called the pre-eminent African American intellectual of our generation. Professor of Philosophy of Religion and Afro-American Studies at Harvard - he lectures extensively throughout the United States and the world. He is a prolific writer - author of Keeping Faith - Race Matters and Restoring Hope. His work is a fusion of the African American spiritual tradition and progressive politics. |
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Globalization: The Race to the Bottom - Brecher : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Jeremy Brecher The international economy has been transformed by the growth of transnational corporations. Three hundred of them now own about one-quarter of the productive assets of the world. Of the top 100 economies - 47 are corporations. Businesses lay off workers here and then they subcontract the work to low-wage - non-union Third World countries. A major consequence of the globalization of production is bringing the Third World home. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1995) Jeremy Brecher is an expert on labor - world trade - and economics. He is the author and editor of many books - including the classic Strike!. In addition to being an Emmy Award winning screenwriter - he is co-author of Global Village or Global Pillage. |
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Global Village or Global Pillage: The Race to the Bottom : GlobalExchange : US$25.00Today's global economy lets corporations pit workers and communities against each other to see who will provide the lowest wages - most abusable workers - cheapest environmental costs - and biggest subsidies for corporations. The result: a RACE TO THE BOTTOM in which conditions for all tend to fall toward the poorest and most desperate. But that gives people around the world a common interest in opposing the race to the bottom. This movie shows how they are doing so. The Global Village or Global Pillage Grassroots Education Project encourages grassroots actions and transnational linking to reverse the race the bottom. Narrated by Edward Asner. Featuring: Anti-sweatshop activist Charles Kernaghan - AFL-CIO labor economist Thea Lee - Human rights advocate Loretta Ross - International Anti-Apartheid Leader Dennis Brutus - Consumer advocate Ralph Nader - and a cast of billions! Animation by Mike Konopacki - produced and written by Jeremy Brecher. (VHS - 27 minutes - 1999) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Global Economy Campaigns. |
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Global Warming: The Heat is On - Gelbspan : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Ross Gelbspan The first six months of 1998 were the hottest ever recorded - and July was the hottest month ever. Heat waves - floods and droughts are occurring all over the globe. Evidence piles up documenting global warming - yet in the US - there is denial and resistance. It's fueled by a $2-trillion-a-year coal and oil industry-sponsored PR campaign. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1998) Ross Gelbspan - a Pulitzer Prize-winner - writes about environmental issues for major newspapers and magazines. He is the author of The Heat is On. |
Star-Shaped Tealight Holders-Set of Three : GlobalExchange : US$21.00 |
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Chocolate Gold Coins : GlobalExchange : US$3.50Traditional gold coin chocolate pieces makes the perfect Chanukah treat or holiday stocking stuffer! Each bag has approximately 22 pieces. One side reads ''Ghana Freedom and Justice'' and the other side reads ''Fair Deal for Cocoa Growers''. Cocoa used in these chocolates is from Kuapa Kokoo - a cooperative of 40 - 000 cocoa growers in Ghana. Country of Origin: Ghana Size: 3.5 oz. per bag |
Golden Yellow Cosmetic Bag Set : GlobalExchange : US$39.00 |
Golden Yellow Handbag : GlobalExchange : US$29.95 |
Gorilla Fund Coffee: Gorilla Roast : GlobalExchange : US$10.00(12 oz) |
Gorilla Fund Coffee: Gorilla Roast : GlobalExchange : US$37.00(3 lbs) |
Gorilla Fund Coffee: Gorilla Roast : GlobalExchange : US$70.00(6 lbs) |
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Gourd Ornament : GlobalExchange : US$18.00Set of three carved gourd ornaments. Gourd carving and burning (pyro-engraving) is a traditional craft from the mountains of Peru. The gourds are grown in the coastal valleys and then brought to the town of Cochas - high up in the mountains. Carvers are both women and men. Since gourds are a natural product it is very difficult to control their size when grown. All of the gourd ornaments will vary slightly in size and shape from the items photographed below. |
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Global Governance: The Battle For Planetary Power : GlobalExchange : US$9.95by Kristin Dawkins In Global Governance - policy analyst Kristin Dawkins offers a refreshingly hopeful and astute roadmap towards a democratic future - framing the respective roles and accomplishments of corporations - governments - and citizen activists in light of the day-to-day needs of communities around the world. Written with an eye to the realities of power - Global Governance explores the origins and current state of play in the major global institutions - the rising dominance of global corporations and the growing wealth of the world??s political elite. In describing the impacts of international trade - aid and development loans on Southern economies and communities - Dawkins carefully explains the way governmental policies overseas become instruments of coercion in the context of globalization. Writing with a passionate commitment to justice and democracy - Dawkins points out that the US government is becoming increasingly hostile to the UN ?? even though many of the UN??s institutions and treaties were designed to address poverty and the other problems created by globalization. At a time when the UN??s very survival is being questioned - Global Governance is an urgent call to revitalize multilateralism and to build powerful new tools for democratic global governance. Using the model of community economic development Dawkins practices in her own neighborhood in St. Paul - Minnesota - this book describes a path towards human development and global governance derived from the self-determination of people and their communities. (171 pages - 2003) |
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Aromatherapy Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$22.50Many candles claim to be ''aromatherapy'' candles - yet they contain chemicals - toxins and synthetic fragrances. These candles were carefully blended with the finest essential oils - combined with the purest beeswax and hand poured to create therapeutic - long burning - all natural candles.This Global Exchange gift pack includes four aromatherapy candles: Rejuvenation - Harmony - Vitality and Meditation. |
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Beeswax Bodycare Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$22.00This Global Exchange Gift Pack filled with natural beeswax body products is a soothing gift choice. Included is peppermint grapefruit lip balm - deep penetrating massage balm to relieve sore muscles - aching joints and arthritic pain - Beeswax Heart Candle - a mini heart tin filled with 1 oz of Beeswax blended with cinnamon pure essential oils - and all-natural hand & body salve to moisturize dry skin. |
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Hot Cocoa Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$16.00A great choice for someone who enjoys cozying up with a tasty cup of hot cocoa. The toasty combination?Equal Exchange Hot Cocoa Mix and a ceramic coffee mug from Thailand. |
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Code Pink Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$22.00This bright gift pack - which includes Zhena?s Gypsy Tea and a colorful scarf - is a great way to show your support for Code Pink. This is truly a gift that gives back - not only through the direct financial support that your purchase provides - but because of the indirect outreach and education that can happen by using this gift as an opportunity to share Code Pink?s work with others. Zhena?s Gypsy Tea comes in a decorative canister that protects its 3.5 ounces of whole leaf loose tea - which brews approximately 50-60 cups. This delectable ?Raspberry Scented Earl Grey Blend for the Women of Peace? is also fair trade and organic certified. The colorful scarf is 75% rayon - 25% lorex; 32?x36?. Designs will vary - but will always be a variation of pink - rest assured! Code Pink: Women for Peace ?calls on women and men to take proactive - creative ? and sometimes outrageous ? actions to ?wage peace.? |
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Hemp Bodycare Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$22.00This Global Exchange Gift Pack is filled a Hemp Bar Soap - Hemp Body Lotion - and Hemp Lip Balm. Their simple - natural ingredients include organic hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil is used for its excellent balance of essential fatty acids and gamma linoleic acid - silky smooth texture and healing properties. It also absorbs well into the skin - making it ideal for body care products. |
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Jungle Fun Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$26.00Go ape and quit monkeying around with this Global Exchange Gift Pack that helps to support rainforests AND future populations of gorillas. A bag of Fair Trade Gorilla Fund Coffee and Plush Monkey from Colombia team up in this dynamic gift pack duo. |
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Maple Lover's Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$14.00Two tastes of maple heaven - sweet enough for Cupid! Half Pint of Grade A Maple Syrup and Organic Maple Cream |
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Hot Sauce Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$14.00Add a little spice to someone's life. No one can choose just one! So we want you to choose two Khatsa Sauces for this spicy gift pack! |
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Tea for One Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$18.50The perfect small gift to treat the tea lover in your life. A hand-painted mug from Thailand accompanies Choice Fair Trade tea (your choice of flavor) and a wooden animal teaspoon from Kenya. |
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Tea & Honey Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$15.00The buzz around town is that this dynamic duo is a sweet choice for tea lovers. Urban Herbals Real Bee Honey and Hampstead Tea (Your Choice of Flavor). |
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Tealight Candle Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$16.95A pair of Mosaic Tealight Candles from India are accompanied by a six-pack of clean burning beeswax tealight candle. This set is packaged together in a Romblon pine gift box from the Phillipines. Romblon is a sustainable pine found in the Western Pacific that grows in abundance by the seashore. Country of Origin:India (Candleholders) - United States (Candles) - and Phillipines (Box) Dimensions 6.5'' x6.5'' (Box) |
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US Grand Strategy: Global Rule by Force - Chomsky : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Noam Chomsky The New Imperial World Order is officially under way. The National Security Strategy document lays it all out. Bush has told the world - It's our way or the highway. The US reserves the right to attack anyone at any time. Like the empires of old - the US clothes its aggressive intentions in the name of peace. America is innocent and a victim. But - If war is forced upon us as Bush said in his State of the Union speech - then America will fight. Despite high levels of pro-war propaganda - there is a rising tide of resistance to US hegemony. Protests in the US and elsewhere are at levels that have no historical precedent - says Noam Chomsky. Noam Chomsky - MIT professor - in addition to being a pioneer in linguistics - is internationally renowned for his scholarship and activism on media issues - human rights and social justice. The Guardian calls him - One of the radical heroes of our age. His latest books are Propaganda & the Public Mind and 9-11. He is in such demand as a speaker that he is literally booked years in advance. He drew 20 - 000 - filling a stadium at the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre - Brazil. This program features his presentation in its entirety. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2003) Noam Chomsky is one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era. A renowned professor at MIT for more than four decades - he has been honored with numerous awards and degrees. He was one of the first to speak out against the Vietnam War and is known the world over for his trenchant critiques of U.S. foreign policy and the media. For many he is a symbol of resistance to tyranny and the depredations of private and state power. Few people are more astute in decoding the realities of globalization. He was named in by Utne Reader as one of the top 100 visionaries in the world. Utne says - Chomsky knows who's powerful - who's abusing their power - and what they and we should do about it. Over the years he's managed to provoke left and right through his relentless critiques of U.S. foreign policy and culture. The New Statesman calls him - the conscience of the American people. Rolling Stone magazine says - Chomsky has been unrelenting in his attacks on the American hierarchy ... he is up there with Thoreau and Emerson in the literature of rebellion. A recent survey ranked Professor Chomsky as the most cited living author. He is in such demand as a public speaker that he is booked years in advance - and everywhere he goes he draws overflow audiences. He is the author of scores of books - including Class Warfare - Powers and Prospects - The Common Good - The New Military Humanism and Propaganda and the Public Mind. He is the subject of an award-winning documentary film entitled Manufacturing Consent. (Same speech as the CD US-Colombia Policy). |
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Grassroots Journalism : GlobalExchange : US$22.95A Practical Manual for Doing the Kind of Newswriting that Doesn't Just Get People Angry - But Active --That Doesn't Just Inform - But Inspires By Eesha Williams Grassroots Journalism is a handbook for a new kind of community journalism that shows people how actively engaging in public issues can make a difference in the quality of their own lives - and the world. Chapters cover such subjects as: real-world examples where grassroots journalism worked and resulted in positive change; the nuts and bolts of writing grassroots news articles; how to make sure your articles are read; and how mainstream media suppress stories that challenge the status quo. This book is indispensable -- not only for journalists and journalism students -- but for citizen activists as well. ''If information is the currency of democracy - then it's a good practice for journalism to be of - by - and for the people in the search and reporting of abuses from concentrated power. Eesha Williams brings this kind of Grassroots Journalism to your desk - to your mind - and to your heart with the highest of standards. A very motivating manual indeed.'' -Ralph Nader Eesha Williams is a Visiting Lecturer in Journalism at Williams College - has been a radio and newspaper reporter in New York - Illinois - and California. |
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Equal Exchange Teas: Green Tea : GlobalExchange : US$3.99A healthful and invigorating tea made from premium unfermented Darjeeling tea. Green tea has become very popular for its antioxidant qualities and low level of caffeine. Green tea is also the fastest growing segment of the tea market. (Ingredients: 100% certified organic Darjeeling Tea) |
Green Pom Pom Blanket : GlobalExchange : US$29.00 |
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Hampstead Teas: Green Tea : GlobalExchange : US$5.49(box - 25 tea sachets) Hamstead's Green Tea is so alive you can taste the goodness! The leaves are picked - steamed - rolled and immediately dried to lock in natural antioxidants. Low in caffeine - this outstanding tea can be enjoyed at any time - and unlike many green teas - Hampstead's tea is mellow and golden - and full of subtle flavors. |
Sea Green Cosmetic Bag Set : GlobalExchange : US$39.00 |
Sea Green Handbag : GlobalExchange : US$29.95 |
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Greening of the Revolution: Cuba's Experiment with Organic Agriculture : GlobalExchange : US$11.95Edited by Peter Rosset and Medea Benjamin This is the first detailed account of Cuba's turn to a system of organic agriculture. It was prepared on an international scientific delegation and fact-finding mission on low-input sustainable agriculture which visited Cuba in late 1992. (85 pages) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Cuba Campaign. Medea Benjamin - a co-founder of Global Exchange - travels the world speaking to community groups about the effects of corporate globalization and how to get involved in the grassroots movement challenging corporate rule. If you are interested in having Medea speak in your community or would like to know her speaking schedule - please contact our Speaker's Bureau. |
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Green Party Politics - Benjamin/Biafra/Marable : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Medea Benjamin - Jello Biafra - Manning Marable The Republicans and Democrats had their corporate-paid-for coronations in Philadelphia and LA. The network anchors - with their golden rolodex of experts - chimed in with much gravitas. But somehow the media could not find their way to Denver - where the Green Party held its national convention. In stark contrast to the lavish spectacles of the two major parties - hundreds of delegates from all over the US gathered in the Mile High City. This program brings you some of the highlights from the Green Party convention. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2000) Medea Benjamin frequently travels to and documents human rights violations in the Third World. She's co-founder and co-director of Global Exchange - a San Francisco-based organization. She has written extensively on international issues. She led a delegation to Indonesia to investigate the situation there. She was recently the Green Party candidate for the US Senate in California. Jello Biafra was the leader of the punk rock band Dead Kennedys. He lectures widely on social issues. Manning Marable is professor of history at Columbia University - where he also directs the Institute for Research in African American Studies - and one of the country's most distinguished political scientists and authors. He is the author of The Crisis of Color and Democracy and Black Liberation in Conservative America and a noted Malcolm X scholar. His syndicated column ''Along the Color Line'' appears in over 250 newspapers and journals nationally and internationally. |
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Choice Teas: Asian Blend Green Tea : GlobalExchange : US$3.99Asian Blend Green Tea celebrates the hand-plucked green leaf which provides the world??s most popular beverage. After plucking - the leaf is heat-treated to preserve most of the beneficial polyphenols. The flavor and color are light and lively - with an enduring garden-fresh fragrance. Mildly stimulating. |
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Nicaraguan Accent Vase : GlobalExchange : US$42.00The perfect accent to any home - this contemporary vase was handmade using traditional methods ? first it was crafted from ceramic - painted its rich green hue - and etched to create the unique designs. This technique of scratching by hand a design into the glazed surface of the pot after it has been fired is called scraffito. The vase is waterproof and was made and signed by Silvio Potosme Gallegos - an artist from San Juan del Oriente - Masaya - Nicaragua. Silvio is the son of Digna Gallegos Martinez - who was a potter and molded her ceramics by hand. Silvio started out as a shoemaker - but returned to his mother?s trade of ceramic-making and has since won several awards for his work. The vase stands 6.5? tall. |
Silk Wine Bags from Cambodia: Deep Sea Green Winebag : GlobalExchange : US$12.00 |
Green Star Tealight Candleholder : GlobalExchange : US$8.50 |
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Guatemalan Mini Backpack : GlobalExchange : US$29.00Backstrap weaving is an ancient and highly-skilled technology that is passed on from mother to daughter. Every inch of fabric takes approximately one hour to hand weave! Maya Traditions is a weavers' cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for three hundred indigenous women in the Sololá region of Guatemala This mini-backpack is the perfect size for walking around town! (9'' x 11'') See color swatch on right: Red=right; Green/Purple=middle; Earth toned=Left.Bonus Coin Purse! Each Backpack now comes with a matching coin purse (not pictured). |
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Peace Coffee: Guatemalan Dark Roast : GlobalExchange : US$9.50(one pound) Peace Coffee's flagship coffee is pleasantly intense. The volcanic soils of the San Marcos region produce a strictly hard bean with ample body - pronounced acidity and delightful floral aroma. |
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Peace Coffee: Guatemalan Dark Roast : GlobalExchange : US$42.75(five pounds) |
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Peace Coffee: Guatemalan Dark Roast Swiss Water Decaf : GlobalExchange : US$11.00(one pound) The decaf version of their best selling coffee. Swiss Water Process; the environmentally friendly way to remove the boost. |
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Peace Coffee: Guatemalan Dark Roast Swiss Water Decaf : GlobalExchange : US$49.50(five pounds) |
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Guatemalan Shirt : GlobalExchange : US$39.95Handwoven in Guatemala - these comfortable longsleeve shirts are imported by Maya Traditions - a weavers' cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for thousands of people throughout Guatemala. These stylish shirts are produced into a textured fabric using the highly-skilled technique of footloom weaving which is practiced mainly by men in Guatemala. There are three colors available: Black - Cream - and Green and three sizes: medium - large - and extra large. All are 100% cotton. Check out the band Baldread and the Raggamuffin Crew pictured on top right - sporting their matching Guatemalan Shirts! |
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Guatemalan Shopping Bag : GlobalExchange : US$43.00Backstrap weaving is an ancient and highly-skilled technology that is passed on from mother to daughter. Every inch of fabric takes approximately one hour to hand weave! Maya Traditions is a weavers' cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for three hundred indigenous women in the Sololá region of Guatemala. This bag is the ideal way to carry your groceries or belongings. The bag zips to open and close; it also has an inner pouch with a zipper for your wallet. Black bag with your choice of colored stripes. (19'' x 16'') |
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Guatemalan Maracas : GlobalExchange : US$5.00These playful maracas are distributed by Maya Traditions who has formed a strong working relationship with groups of women from the mountainous villages of Chichicastenango. Using hollowed out gourds the women carefully dye and laquer the shakers with organic dyes and handpaint each of the designs. (Price is per pair). |
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Globe Journal from Nepal : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Global Exchange and dZi - in conjuntion with the Tibetan Handicraft Industry - worked together to create this recycled gift card set. Proceeds from purchases of dZi's products benefit both individual artisans - the producer groups they work with and the Tibetan refugee community in a diverse number of ways. THI produces elegant hand-made paper products for dZi/Tibet Collection using the inner bark of the Daphne Cannabina bush - locally known as lokta. It has a unique characteristic of regenerating itself every 4-5 years after the bark has been peeled and cut away for making paper. Lokta is harvested in sustainably managed forest areas - thus preserving the fragile forest ecology of Nepal while providing gainful employment to local mountain people. THI employs several hundred people to gather and process the lokta fiber - as well as to create fine finished products. The process of silk screening was used to achieve the Global Exchange-inspired golden globe design on each journal. Pocket journals are offered in your choice of Red - Navy or Purple. |
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Globe Notecard Set from Nepal : GlobalExchange : US$18.00Global Exchange and dZi - in conjuntion with the Tibetan Handicraft Industry - worked together to create this recycled gift card set. Proceeds from purchases of dZi's products benefit both individual artisans - the producer groups they work with and the Tibetan refugee community in a diverse number of ways. THI produces elegant hand-made paper products for dZi/Tibet Collection using the inner bark of the Daphne Cannabina bush - locally known as lokta. It has a unique characteristic of regenerating itself every four to five years after the bark has been peeled and cut away for making paper. Lokta is harvested in sustainably managed forest areas - thus preserving the fragile forest ecology of Nepal while providing gainful employment to local mountain people. THI employs several hundred people to gather and process the lokta fiber - as well as to create fine finished products. The process of silk screening was used to achieve the Global Exchange-inspired golden globe design on each card - envelope and folder. Our multi-colored notecard set includes ten cards and ten envelopes - all contained in a matching purple re-usable folder. |
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Global Exchange Tote Bag : GlobalExchange : US$12.00For over ten years - Maggie's Organics has been manufacturing textiles made from organic fibers. Their products are made from certified organic cotton - wool - and linen and pesticide-free hemp. After learning of the ravages of conventional cotton growing - they dedicated their company to converting as many acres as possible from conventional to organic agriculture. Maggie's became instrumental in the development of Maquilador Mujeres - a worker-owned cooperative in Nueva Vida - Nicaragua - and their company is now dedicated to developing cooperative partnerships with workers who have stake in their future - and to Fair Trade practices. Each tote bag is screen-printed by Alliance Graphics in Berkeley - California - a union shop which uses environmentally-friendly biodegradable inks that have not been tested on animals. We are proud to offer Global Exchange Tote Bags to you. These bags combine the high quality and environmental sustainability of Maggie's organic cotton with Alliance Graphics union shop together with Global Exchange's mission of Building People to People Ties. Shop wise now by choosing one of our Global Exchange Tote Bags - and shop wise for years to come by using it instead of paper or plastic? (19 x 13; handles are approximately 22 each) |
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Hackey Sacks from Guatemala : GlobalExchange : US$15.00Set of Three with Pouch Great for juggling or just kicking around - these Hackey Sacks were made by Mayan women from Chichicastenango - Guatemala. They are imported by Maya Traditions - a cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for hundreds of indigenous people in Guatemala. |
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Glass Heart Tealight Lantern : GlobalExchange : US$19.00Add instant atmosphere to the backyard bbq with this sizeable and unique one-of-a-kind handcrafted tealight candleholder. Open the door of this tabletop heart and place a lit tealight candle inside. Close the door and watch it glow! A wonderful way to light up the heart of someone special in your life. 6'' width - 6 1/2'' height Big Dipper's Beeswax Tealight Candles are a perfect accompaniment to this candleholder. |
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Happy Feet Pumice Stone with Oil : GlobalExchange : US$22.00With respect to artisan?s local life-style - traditions and environment - Zen Zen works with communities in Bali - Indonesia educating local villagers in conservation - sustainable development and organic farming. Give your feet a treat with this fun and healing treatment kit from Zen Zen - which includes Happy Feet treatment oil and a vetiver foot-shaped pumice stone contained in a beautiful cloth covered box. Happy feet oil is made with naturally moisturizing organic coconut oil - infused with the purest of essential oils. The hand carved pumice stone is made from vetiver - a deep growing & naturally aromatic root endowed with a magical stress relieving aroma. Directions: Pour a bit into a bucket of warm water & let your feet soak. Then - rub off dead skin using the pumice stone. Happy feet oil can also be rubbed directly into feet to make them feel refreshed and happy! Live naturally stress free from head to toe with Happy Feet! |
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Hand-stitched Quilts: Hand-stitched Quilt from India : GlobalExchange : US$99.00Dimensions: 4 ft. x 6ft. Perfect for use as as a bedspread or throw - for children or adults. |
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Haiti: Harvest of Hope : GlobalExchange : US$25.00Harvest of Hope is the quintessential primer for understanding the roots of the current crisis in Haiti. The film dramatically captures seminal moments in the history of Jean-Bertrand Aristide and the Lavalas movement that swept him into the presidency in December 1990. Haiti: Harvest of Hope was originally planned as a documentary about democracy coming to Haiti with the election of Jean-Bertrand Aristide in December 1990. During the final editing of the original (late September 1991) Haiti was struck by yet another military coup. Editing of the first version came to a halt as Kevin Pina (the filmmaker) returned to Haiti and spent the next three weeks chronicling the brutality and machinations of Haiti's new military leaders and their supporters. Kevin Pina returned to Haiti in late July 1993 just after the negotiation of the Governor's Island Accord between the Haitian Government in exile and General Raoul Cedras. Pina returned again in 1994 to film Aristide's return to Haiti. The world television premiere of Harvest of Hope was in Haiti on Mother's Day - March 28 - 1994. The broadcast was dedicated to the mothers of Haiti who sacrificed so much during the years of the coup to restore democracy to Haiti. The Creole version was produced in association with Jean-Claude Martineau who also introduced the film on Haitian National Television. The first English version of Harvest of Hope was shown to a sold-out house at the Mill Valley - California Film Festival in the summer of 1994. Never having received wide distribution since - Harvest of Hope is a rare film that few have had the opportunity to experience. The final director's cut was completed in 1998 and has only been seen by a select few. It is offered to you exclusively through a special distribution arrangement with the Quixote Center/Haiti Reborn Project. (VHS - 57 minutes - 1998) About the Filmmaker: Kevin Pina is a documentary filmmaker and co-founder of Caribbean Harvest - a California based company that sells and markets products from farmer's cooperatives in Haiti. His filmography includes El Salvador: In the Name of Democracy (1985) - Berkeley in the Sixties (1990) - and Amazonia: Voices from the Rainforest (1991). For more information - visit Global Exchange's Haiti Profile. |
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Healing Stone : GlobalExchange : US$12.00This healing stone is hand carved in nepal with the traditional Tibetan meditation chant - Om Mani Padmi Om. Healing stones are often placed in home shrines and are used as a point of focus during meditation exercises. On the reverse side Buddha's eyes are depicted looking inward to indicate detachment from the material world. The pouch holding your healing stone is sewn from the border of a vintage sari. Each sari border is unique and is hand selected and stitched in India. |
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Beeswax Jumbo Heart Candle : GlobalExchange : US$16.00This unscented candle has a big heart! Comes in gift box. Approximately 3'' x 4''. Burn time of 40 hours. |
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Amethyst Heart Locket : GlobalExchange : US$29.00 |
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Moonstone Heart Locket : GlobalExchange : US$29.00 |
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Peridot Heart Locket : GlobalExchange : US$29.00 |
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Topaz Heart Locket : GlobalExchange : US$29.00 |
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Chandelier Heart Pearl Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$23.00Each intricately hand-crafted filigree heart is draped with five individually set fresh water pearls. Hand formed sterling silver wires. Fresh water pearls are organic gems - with a distinctive flowing shape. They are a traditional gift for a first wedding anniversary. As a healing ''gem - '' they are considered to offer the power of love - money - protection and luck. Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special! |
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Hemp Apron : GlobalExchange : US$29.00Perfect for the natural home - these aprons are made from a sustainable - hand-woven hemp/cotton blend - and naturally dyed. Hemp requires no pesticides to grow and is three times stronger than cotton. These aprons are created entirely by hand in a village producer cooperative specializing in traditional patterns and techniques. Your purchase helps to keep these crafts alive by helping to fund training and equipment. Check out the matching hemp oven mits to match. Two color choices. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 27.5''w 24''h. |
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Hemp Adjustable Belt : GlobalExchange : US$22.50Hemp fiber is one of the strongest - most insulating and absorbent of all naturally occurring fibers. Made in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business - this stylish and functional hemp belt works for men and women. Has a simple - silver buckle. One size fits most. |
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Hemp Messenger Bag : GlobalExchange : US$44.00These stylish bags are handcrafted by HempMania with the duel task of promoting both Fair Trade and environmental responsibility. Using high quality organic hemp fabric imported from Romania - each bag is individually sewn by 23 young men of Chichicastengo - Guatemala. The HempMania Messenger Bag is designed to hold a lot of stuff! This roomy bag has outside zippered pockets - a handle on top for easy carrying - and two inside pockets. The bag secures with a buckle and has a wide adjustable shoulder strap. Now Offered in Black - and bigger than ever! These bags used to measure 15? x 11? x 3? - and they now measure 19'' x 13'' x 3''. |
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Hemp & Cotton Corduroy Baby Booties : GlobalExchange : US$14.00Hemp fiber is one of the strongest - most insulating and absorbent of all naturally occurring fibers. Made in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business - these corduroy booties are gentle on baby and the environment. Size small; 55% hemp/45% cotton. Available in purple and grey. Check out Global Exchange baby Kira hanging onto her Organic Cotton Teething Frog and sporting her Hempmania booties. |
Hemp Checkbook Wallet : GlobalExchange : US$17.00The HempMania checkbook wallet is designed to hold all of your wallet essentials plus your checkbook and a pen. It features a convenient outside back zipper compartment that is ideal for coins. Natural color with a velcro enclosure. (8? x 4.5? x 0.5?) |
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Corduroy Hemp Handbags : GlobalExchange : US$36.00These stylish corduroy bags were handcrafted in Guatemala and are brought to you by Hempmania - with the duel task of promoting both Fair Trade and environmental responsibility. Using a combination of high quality organic hemp fabric imported from Romania and cotton - each bag is individually sewn by local artisans. By employing these young artisans - Hempmania has committed themselves to supporting dozens of families in the highland community. Features include a zippered main compartment - three outside pockets (one is perfect size to hold a cell phone - as seen pictured) and an adjustable shoulder strap. Choose between purple and green; 11'' x 6.5'' x 2.5''. |
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Hemp Duffle Bag : GlobalExchange : US$67.00HempMania was formed in order to promote hemp through high quality hemp accessories - which are made in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business that pays special attention to quality. Hemp fiber is one of the strongest - most insulating and absorbent of all naturally occurring fibers. Its?? root system prevents soil erosion and maintains soil fertility; this makes hemp an ideal rotation crop. The HempMania Duffle Bag is the perfect size bag for a weekend away from home. This generously-sized bag includes an outside zipper compartment with sturdy black straps for easy carrying. From the gym to the beach to out of town - the HempMania duffle bag is an on-the-go essential. (33'' x 8.5'' x 10'') |
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Hemp H2O Backpack : GlobalExchange : US$40.00Hemp fiber is one of the strongest - most insulating and absorbent of all naturally occurring fibers. Made in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business - this stylish and functional hemp backpack is the ideal everyday pack that allows you to easily access your water. Features one main compartment - an adjustable external water bottle pocket - and adjustable cotton shoulder straps. Available in natural and black. |
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Hemp Potholder Ovenmitt Set : GlobalExchange : US$15.00Perfect for the natural home - these oven mitts and potholders are made from a sustainable - hand-woven hemp/cotton blend - and naturally dyed. Hemp requires no pesticides to grow and is three times stronger than cotton. These mitts are created entirely by hand in a village producer cooperative specializing in traditional patterns and techniques. Your purchase helps to keep these crafts alive by helping to fund training and equipment. The mitts are quilted with fire-resistant ply fill. Each set includes one potholder and one oven mit; Choose maroon or navy blue set. |
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Hemp Passport Bag : GlobalExchange : US$18.00Hemp fiber is one of the strongest - most insulating and absorbent of all naturally occurring fibers. Made in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business - this pouch is a must for every traveler! It will hold passport plus many other travel essentials. Available in natural - black - and sage. 5 _'' x 7 _'' |
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Hemp Purse : GlobalExchange : US$28.00These stylish bags are handcrafted by Hempmania with the duel task of promoting both Fair Trade and environmental responsibility. Using high quality organic hemp fabric imported from Romania - each bag is individually sewn by 23 young men of Chichicastengo - Guatemala. By employing these young artisans - Hempmania has committed themselves to supporting dozens of families in the highland community. HempMania is also dedicated to promoting the use of hemp in the manufacture of their products to ensure quality and environmental sustainability. Hemp - a weed variety of Cannabis sativa - is grown without the use of harmful toxic pesticides and is one of the strongest - most insulating and absorbent of all naturally occurring fibers. Overall the use of hemp on a large scale can help reduce reliance on forestry and conventionally grown cotton and petrochemicals. It is not surprising that this is Hempmania's best selling bag as it is both well-organized and sleek looking! Features include a slanted zipper compartment underneath the front flap - three inside compartments - and an adjustable shoulder strap. (8'' x 7'' x 2.5'') |
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Hemp Small Shoulder Bag : GlobalExchange : US$28.00These stylish bags are handcrafted by Hempmania with the duel task of promoting both Fair Trade and environmental responsibility. Using high quality organic hemp fabric imported from Romania - each bag is individually sewn by 23 young men of Chichicastengo - Guatemala. By employing these young artisans - Hempmania has committed themselves to supporting dozens of families in the highland community. Hempmania is also dedicated to promoting the use of hemp in the manufacture of their products to ensure quality and environmental sustainability. Hemp - a weed variety of Cannabis sativa - is grown without the use of harmful toxic pesticides and is one of the strongest - most insulating and absorbent of all naturally occurring fibers. Overall the use of hemp on a large scale can help reduce reliance on forestry and conventionally grown cotton and petrochemicals. The HempMania small shoulder bag is the perfect alternative to a purse as it can hold all your essentials. Features include inside zip pouch - buckle closure - and adjustable shoulder strap. Natural color. (6?? x 7?? x 2.5??) |
Hemp Trifold Wallet : GlobalExchange : US$11.00The HempMania trifold wallet is made of organic hemp. The eight compartment wallet is divided into three equal sections with a velcro closure. Added features of a coin pouch and ID card holder allow for extra organization. (3? x 4.5? x 0.5?) |
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No - George - No! : GlobalExchange : US$15.95The RE-PARENTING of George W. Bush Written by Kathy Eder Illustrated by Clay Butler Most of us can look at our lives and notice that there??s a lesson or two that we neglected to learn during our maturation. Some of us need more than a few lessons; what we need is someone to re-parent us. Though it is impossible to physically become a child to learn missed lessons - re-parenting can occur with a wise mentor - a caring counselor - or in the case of the following story of young George - a truth fairy. The teacher who started a controversy by creating the Operation Hidden Agenda playing cards follows up with the book No - George - No! the RE-PARENTING of George W. Bush (35 pages - 2004) Approximately 50% of all profits from this book will support global peace and U.S. change. Donations Will Be Submitted To These Organizations: Global Exchange Fellowship of Reconciliation Delegations Pax Christi Voices in the Wilderness Press Coverage: SF Weekly (Wed 23 Jun 2004) Washington Times (Fri 18 Jun 2004) |
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Hidden Economic Indicators - Waring : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Marilyn Waring A country's Gross National Product is often presented as a measure of the economic well-being of its citizens. But how economists calculate GNP is not clearly understood by most people. Current methods of calculation measure only the cash-generating capacity of an economy - not its productive capacity. This equation not only misrepresents the economic well-being of the populace - but also ignores such salient factors as the environment - sustainability and the enormous contributions of women. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1998) Development consultant Marilyn Waring is the first woman to serve in New Zealand's Parliament. She holds a PhD in Political Economy and is the author of several books on the international economic system. |
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The Hidden Ideology of the Mass Media - Parenti : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Michael Parenti Mass media are owned by huge corporations that have a definite ideological agenda. Yet it is a staple verging on dogma that the mass media are independent - objective and liberal. This is repeated like a mantra and never challenged. Detailed studies and documentation refute the liberal label. Nevertheless - the charge of liberal bias persists and has become part of the political culture. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1997) Michael Parenti is a distinguished political scientist - author and lecturer and one of this country's foremost independent political analysts. He received his PhD from Yale. He has taught at major colleges and universities in the US and abroad. He is the author of Democracy for the Few - Against Empire - Blackshirts and Reds and History As Mystery. |
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Guatemalan Highlands Scarf : GlobalExchange : US$22.00Maya Traditions supports weaving groups and small family businesses in the Guatemalan highlands through providing consistent income - and health and education projects. The majority of footloom weaving is done by men. This fine craft is in danger of becoming a thing of the past as economic pressure and a changing world market cause weavers to migrate and leave their families. Your purchase of this product helps preserve footloom weaving and family unity. These scarves are 100% cotton - offered in three down to earth colors; violet - rose - and cinnamon; can be hand or machine-washed separately in cold water on gentle cycle. Sizes vary slightly. (Approximately 14'' x 64'') Sorry - we are temporarily out of the burgundy color. We expect more to arrive soon. |
Hidden Wars Of Desert Storm: Hidden Wars Of Desert Storm : GlobalExchange : US$25.00(VHS) |
Hidden Wars Of Desert Storm: Hidden Wars of Desert Storm : GlobalExchange : US$30.00(DVD) |
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Red Hmong Applique Purse : GlobalExchange : US$16.00 |
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Hmong Applique Purse : GlobalExchange : US$16.00Uniting simplicity with elegance - this appliqu? purse comes to you from Hmong craftspeople in Thailand. Choose from two bright color combinations: turquoise background with lime-colored design - or red background with melon-colored design. This purse has one main pocket suspended from a cotton fabric cord - and has a lining made from 65% polyester - 35% cotton. Measures 8?x7?. The Hmong people are to be found in mountainous regions of China - Laos - Vietnam - and Thailand. In Thailand there are probably about 124 - 500 Hmong people settled in villages throughout a wide area of the north. This group has supported itself for the most part by the cultivation of the opium poppy for many generations. Some of the Hmong people are turning from opium growing - and are now seeking to work through the market to sell their exquisite needlework in order to supplement their income. |
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Turquoise Hmong Applique Purse : GlobalExchange : US$16.00 |
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Bee Real Honey : GlobalExchange : US$7.50The US consumes more honey than it produces. Most beekeepers feel the need to increase production by feeding their bees sugar and to heat their honey for quick extraction. This in turn makes for a honey devoid of taste and nutrients. The honey produced by the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners comes from bees which feed only on local flora and it is a raw honey (not heated) with a wonderful taste. Produced in partnership with the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners (SLUG) and the Bay Area Beekeepers Association. SLUG works with the Beekeepers Association to find suitable and safe garden locations for their hives. From this mutually beneficial partnership comes this light and tasty honey from the San Francisco Bay Area. For local customers - consuming this honey may be a homeopathic way to allieve allergies caused from local flower pollen. Order a jar and discover what the buzz is all about (12 oz.) Are you giving Honey as a gift? Choose a Native Leaf Gift Bag (pictured top right) to make your honey gift extra sweet! |
Equal Exchange Hot Cocoa : GlobalExchange : US$5.99(one 12oz canister) |
Equal Exchange Hot Cocoa 6-Pak : GlobalExchange : US$32.99(six 12oz canisters) |
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Choice Teas: Black Tea : GlobalExchange : US$3.99Not far from the very southernmost tip of the sub-continent of India - stands the southern range of Western Ghats. In these mountains - tucked deeply into the interior of a protected wildlife preserve - grows some of the purest tea on Earth. It is this tea that is selected for Choice's Finest Orange Pekoe Black Tea. Wholly satisfying - brisk and bright in character. |
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The Black Panther Party - Seale : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Bobby Seale In the sixties and seventies - the Black Panther Party captured the imagination of millions in the US and around the world. The organization also attracted the rapt attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. J. Edgar Hoover's FBI launched a sustained counterintelligence program to infiltrate - disrupt and destroy the Panthers. The media and popular history have focused on gun-toting Panther militancy and ignored the group's dedication to community organizing and providing much-needed services. Seale's candid eyewitness account of the Panthers' rise and fall makes for a memorable program. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1995) Bobby Seale - along with Huey P. Newton - started the Black Panther Party. He was the organization's first chairman. |
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The Palestinians: Blaming the Victims - Said & Hitchens : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Edward Said & Christopher Hitchens Moderated by Alexander Cockburn Christopher Hitchens is a regular columnist for The Nation and Vanity Fair. His articles appear in Granta - Harper's - London Review of Books and many other journals and magazines. He is the author of For the Sake of Argument. Edward Said - Columbia University professor - was born in Jerusalem - Palestine in 1935 and attended schools there and in Cairo. He received his BA from Princeton and his MA and PhD from Harvard. He is University Professor at Columbia. As one of the few advocates for Palestinian rights in the US - he has been the target of death threats and vandalism. In 1993 - he declined a White House invitation to attend the signing of the Oslo Accords. He criticized the agreement as an instrument of Palestinian surrender. An internationally renowned writer and scholar and one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era - he practically invented the field of post-colonial studies. The New York Times calls him one of the most influential literary and cultural critics in the world. Among his many books - which have been translated into a number of languages - are the now-classic Orientalism and Culture and Imperialism - central texts in colleges and universities all over the world - The Politics of Dispossession - The Question of Palestine - The End of the Peace Process and Reflections on Exile. His memoir - Out of Place - won the New Yorker Book of the Year Award. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1998) |
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Peace Coffee: Blendo Sauve : GlobalExchange : US$9.50(one pound) Heavy (full bodied and earthy) and light (bright acidity and aroma) all at once. They've combined their Guatemalan and Sumatran to give a rich - thick mouth feel with a pleasant finish. |
Peace Coffee: Blendo Sauve : GlobalExchange : US$42.75(five pounds) |
Black Pearl Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$24.00 |
Blue Star Tealight Candleholder : GlobalExchange : US$8.00 |
Thai Chopstick Set in Silk Box: Sapphire Blue Chopstick Set : GlobalExchange : US$29.00 |
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Journal & Mini-notepad Gift Set : GlobalExchange : US$15.00Each tree-free - blank-paged journal gift set is wrapped horizontally with an elegant ribbon that holds a matching Boku notebook. The sets are enclosed in a resealable bag with distinctive die-cut stickers on the front. There is a printed insert in the back of the package with product details and information about the environmental benefits of kenaf. Journal (80 blank pages - 9'' x 6'') and Notebook (64 blank pages - 3'' x 1 3/4'') |
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Two Tree-Free Notepad Trios : GlobalExchange : US$10.50This set of two tree-free notebook trios provides a convenient - attractive and ecologically packaged option for gift giving. The Boku Trio are Boku Books packaged in 3's - wrapped with a ribbon and die cut paper band - so you get six of these mini notebooks in all! Each Trio features a combination of 3 colors; sapphire - amethyst and garnet. Six notebooks in all. (64 blank pages - 3'' x 1 3/4'') |
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Bolivian Dolls : GlobalExchange : US$24.00Village artisans - ages 6 to 60 - work collectively in Artesania Sorata to create these dolls and other Aymara Indian handicrafts. Each doll is designed and fastened from natural handspun and hand-woven wool and alpaca - as well as Bolivian grown - factory woven cotton muslin fabrics. The fabric is hand-dyed with natural vegetable dyes or high quality chemical dyes creating tones found in traditional pieces. Each doll is dressed in traditional Aymara clothing as Bolivian communities of the Andes can still be found wearing today. Choose from three adult dolls: female doll with baby on her back; male doll in traditional poncho - and male doll with pan flute. Or choose the child doll holding her lama. All dolls come with a tag that identifies the women that designed and sewed each individual doll. Adult dolls measure 8.5'' tall; child dolls measure 4 1/2'' tall. Woman with Child Temporarily Unavailable |
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Carved Bone Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$12.00The traditional art of carving wood and bone is passed down through generations of Kenyans. Extended families help support each other through this craft. Brought to you through fair trade business Purple Rhino. Country of Origin: Kenya Dimensions: 3.5''x7'' |
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Carved Bone Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$9.95The traditional art of carving wood and bone is passed down through generations of Kenyans. Extended families help support each other through this craft. Brought to you through fair trade business Purple Rhino. Choose between Off-White (pictured) and Dark Brown pendant. Country of Origin: Kenya Dimensions: Carved Bone: 2'' Chord: 21''. |
Cheetah Bookmark : GlobalExchange : US$6.00 |
Elephant Bookmark : GlobalExchange : US$6.00 |
Giraffe Bookmark : GlobalExchange : US$6.00 |
Zebra Bookmark : GlobalExchange : US$6.00 |
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Handcrafted Borobodur Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$48.00This simple handsome chain necklace makes a wonderful gift for a man or a woman. The Balinese artisans refer to this style of chain as ''Borobodur - '' after the magnificent Buddhist temple in Java. Featuring a clasp with a hand-formed sterling silver hook - it is comfortable to wear and catches the light as it moves. This neckalce is a style that can be worn by a man or woman. 17 1/4'' Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special. |
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Beneath the Borqa in Afghanistan : GlobalExchange : US$19.95Afghanistan is one of the world's poorest - most war-stricken countries. Natural disasters ? including severe droughts and famine ? have left Afghanis impoverished. Meanwhile - man-made inflictions such as gross economic misappropriation and moral corruption at the hands of government officials have done even more damage. Since the Taliban regime gained power - women have lost virtually all basic human rights. The nation's laws allow for the severe beating - stoning - and imprisonment of women who exhibit the slightest misbehavior. As a result - millions have relocated to refugee camps in neighboring countries where living conditions are scarcely improved. The human rights violations that keep the Afghan people oppressed are symptoms of a corrupt system and - moreover - an indifferent global community. As the recent events in New York and in Washington DC have taught us - it is essential to be aware of international events and the domino effect they can trigger. (VHS - 12 minutes - 2001) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Afghanistan Campaign. |
Soapstone Bowls from Kenya: Medium Bowl : GlobalExchange : US$21.00 |
Soapstone Bowls from Kenya: Small Bowl : GlobalExchange : US$14.00 |
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Eliptical Box (14) : GlobalExchange : US$25.00Mahogany stained box with engraved elliptical border - inlaid brass and painted raised details. This classic box employs bold color - dramatic patterns and innovative details for an enchanting presentation. 8 1/2'' 3 1/2'' x 2 1/2'' |
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Helical Chest (15) : GlobalExchange : US$24.00Cherry stained footed chest with painted silver details and engraved helical border. This decorous chest employs bold color - dramatic patterns and innovative details for an enchanting effect. 6 1/2'' x 4 1/2'' x 4 1/2'' |
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Harlequin Box (18) : GlobalExchange : US$12.50Features a fanciful harlequin pattern of cherry and hammered wood - inlaid with brass. This ornamental Oak chest exemplifies the unique craftsmanship of Slavic folk art. 3 1/2'' x 2 1/2'' x 1 1/4'' |
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Dahlia Mini Chest (20) : GlobalExchange : US$15.00Vivid crimson mahogany chest with lacquered details and burnished design. Embodying an international spirit - it features a brilliant finish and the inimitable look of incrustation. 4'' x 2 1/8'' x 2'' |
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Lockable Handcarved Wooden Box (29) : GlobalExchange : US$39.00Secure your small treasures within this tapered chest with brass accents and lock and key. This ornamental Oak chest exemplifies the unique craftsmanship of Slavic folk art. 7 1/2'' x 5'' x 5 1/2'' |
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Folkflower Box (4) : GlobalExchange : US$20.00Featuring cherry and black stain and a unique brass inlaid border detail. An Eastern influence with a myriad of contrasting woods - luminous stains and varied motifs. 4'' x 4'' x 1 1/2'' |
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Rope Mini Chest (6) : GlobalExchange : US$11.00This handcrafted footed chest from Poland features contrasting mahogany woods - brass inlay and striking ?rope debossing along the sides. It embodies an international spirit with a culturally inspired design and brilliant finish. 2 1/2'' x 1 1/2'' x 1 1/2'' |
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Silver Braided Cuff Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$49.00An elegant and modern handformed sterling silver cuff bracelet - inlaid with a beautiful textural pattern of sterling. This handsome bracelet molds to fit the wrist of either a man or a woman.Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special. |
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Dagoba Chocolate Bars: Case of Brasilia Chocolate : GlobalExchange : US$36.00Twelve Bars (2oz each) 37% blended with coconut and brazil nuts |
Elephant Picture Frame : GlobalExchange : US$8.50 |
Ndebele Woman Picture Frame : GlobalExchange : US$8.50 |
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Breaking the Chains of Debt - Njehu : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Njoki Njehu Third World countries are reeling under staggering debt. The World Bank and the IMF impose punitive austerity programs which result in massive cuts in vital social services like education and health. Much of the debt was accrued by despots who lined their own pockets. Nearly half of the money due is from thirty destitute African countries. Jubilee 2000 - a worldwide movement - is calling for the cancellation of all Third World debt. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2000) Njoki Njoroge Njehu of Kenya is a grassroots organizer - ecological activist and women's advocate. She is Executive Director of the Washington - DC-based coalition 50 Years Is Enough - a network of over 200 NGOs and faith-based groups. She is on the Executive Committee of the Jubilee 2000/USA campaign. In the tradition of Vandana Shiva - she is a brilliant and articulate spokesperson on Global South issues. |
Dean's Beans Coffee: Uprising! (Breakfast Blend) : GlobalExchange : US$6.75(one pound) Rise up singing with this soft and smooth blend of Vienna roasts: Costa Rican (hearty) - Peruvian (sweet) - Nicaraguan (bold and dry). |
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Equal Exchange Coffee: Breakfast Blend : GlobalExchange : US$7.99(12oz bag) |
Equal Exchange Coffee: Breakfast Blend : GlobalExchange : US$28.003 pounds (four 12oz bags) |
Equal Exchange Coffee: Breakfast Blend : GlobalExchange : US$55.006 pounds (eight 12oz bags) |
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Breaking the Bank : GlobalExchange : US$25.00Drawing on the hard work of dozens of volunteer videographers - Breaking the Bank is a fast-moving collaborative work that documents and explains the April protests against the IMF and the World Bank. Unlike the corporate media coverage of this historic event - this new video explores the issues that drove the protests. Breaking the Bank draws connections between the policies of these two little-known institutions and international militarism - ecologically devastating development projects - genetic engineering - and poverty within the First World. Breaking the Bank features interviews with luminaries such as Dr. Vandana Shiva - as well as figures such as Susan Sarandon - Micheal Moore - and Zach De La Roche of Rage Against the Machine. Scenes of confrontation and harassment by a brutal police force are intercut with the passionate actions of thousands of protestors. Breaking the Bank will serve as a testament to the creativity - and conviction of the growing movement against corporate globalization. produced April 2000 by Big Noise Films - Changing America - Headwaters Action Video Collective - JustAct - Paper Tiger TV - Sleeping Giant Productions - VideoActive and Whispered Media - in conjunction with the Independent Media Center. (VHS - 74 minutes - 2000) For more information - visit Global Exchange's IMF/World Bank Campaign. For information on institutional rates - please contact Earth Films directly. |
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Brass Elephant Office Supplies : GlobalExchange : US$12.50Office supplies with a Fair Trade - elephant twist! Keeping papers together and posting your shopping list on the refrigerator is as easy as one - two - three. That's one brass magnetic clip plus two jumbo-sized paper clips equals three practical accessories. The giant clip magnet is virtually strong enough to hold up a real elephant - so it will certainly suspend a shopping list to the refrigerator. Makes a great gift for the home or office. Jumbo Paper Clips: 3 1/2 x 1/2 Magnetic Clip: 2 1/4 x 2 Each Set Contains Two Jumbo Paper Clips and One Magnetic Clip |
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Political Bribery in the USA : GlobalExchange : US$2.25How Corporations and the Wealthy Buy Power and What We Can Do to Stop Them By Randy Kehler This booklet is about how giant corporations and wealthy individuals buy political power and influence -- and how politicians sell it to them. Political Bribery in the USA is a lively and searing look at how corporations and the rich dominate the political process and leave most Americans out in the cold - without access - without influence - without a voice. The text examines how our increasingly corrupt campaign finance system affects progressive issues - ranging from labor rights to the environment to healthcare to corporate globalization. The booklet is designed to be a resource for grassroots activists in the field - whether they are working on a specific injustice or addressing basic questions of power and democracy. (45 pages - September 2001) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Democracy Campaign. |
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Bridging the Global Gap: A Handbook to Linking Citizens of the First and Third Worlds : GlobalExchange : US$15.95By Medea Benjamin & Andrea Freedman Bridging the Global Gap is the first major work on the growing internationalist movement that is focusing national attention on the interdependence of nations and on the connections between local and international struggles. This politcal movement is unlike any in United States history. The diversity of supporters alone make this movement unique. Representatives of unions - schools - churches - community groups - and local government have joined to search for non-violent ways to wage world peace and end poverty. They are traveling across the globe to discover concrete ways of supporting their Third World counterparts and in the process they are redefining the real ''national interest'' of the United States. (337 pages - 1989) Medea Benjamin - a co-founder of Global Exchange - travels the world speaking to community groups about the effects of corporate globalization and how to get involved in the grassroots movement challenging corporate rule. If you are interested in having Medea speak in your community or would like to know her speaking schedule - please contact our Speaker's Bureau. |
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Bridge of Courage: Life Stories of the Guatemalan Companeros and Companeras : GlobalExchange : US$14.95By Jennifer Harbury After carrying out multiple hunger strikes - in 1995 Jennifer Harbury forced the CIA to reveal that one of its paid agents had murdered her husband - Efra-n Velasquez - whose nom de guerre - Comandante Everardo - has become a symbol of freedom in Guatemala. In Senate Intelligence Committee hearings the CIA admitted to covering up its role in his death - and misleading Congress by sweeping it under the rug. Why should the CIA want these people dead? And what was it about these people that so touched her heart that she would risk her life to help them? Through the guerilla?s stories of unparalleled heroism - bravery and commitment - Bridge of Courage throws an extraordinary light on the human spirit. (275 pages - 1995) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Guatemala Campaign. |
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Bridge of Courage - Harbury : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Jennifer Harbury Guatemala is the largest and most populous of the Central American republics. It was the center of the great Mayan civilization. The country was conquered by Spain in 1524 and remained a colony for more than three centuries. A pivotal event in its modern history was the 1954 CIA- sponsored coup which overthrew its democratically elected President Jacobo Arbenz. Since then - Guatemala has become a charnel house. It has endured a wave of tyranny and terror in which hundreds of thousands have been killed. The indigenous Mayans in particular have suffered. However - despite tremendous odds - popular-based organizations resist the military and the oligarchy. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1994) Jennifer Harbury is an attorney from Texas. She has lived and worked with human rights activists - peasants and Mayan villagers in Guatemala. She worked with members of the US Congress and the Organization of American States to locate her husband and 35 other members of the Guatemalan resistance believed to be held by the military. She is the author of Bridge of Courage and Searching for Everardo. |
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Building Coalitions: Bridging Difference - Vaid : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Urvashi Vaid A well-funded conservative movement has shown the power of coalitions. Progressives have had difficulty uniting across divisions of race - class and gender. What are the obstacles to bridging difference - and how can they be overcome? What are the ingredients for creating broad-based coalitions? (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1997) Urvashi Vaid - a native of India - is a community organizer and attorney. She was the Executive Director of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force. She was named one of Time magazine's 50 for the Future - a list of America's most promising leaders age forty and under. Her book Virtual Equality was critically acclaimed. She is Director of the Policy Institute in New York. |
Letter & Business Card Holders from El Salvador: Business Card Holder : GlobalExchange : US$9.00 |
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A Cafecito Story : GlobalExchange : US$10.00by Julia Alvarez illustrations by Belkis Ramirez Throughout Central America it is a household ritual to offer a cafecito (a small cup of dark - rich - potent coffee) to any visitor - especially a stranger. Now - in a story spanning Nebraska and the Dominican Republic - Julia Alvarez offers us A Cafecito Story. In North America - coffee is the morning lifeline between waking and working. In Central and South America - coffee is an economic lifeline - after oil the most highly traded commodity in the world. Especially when coffee is grown sustainably - it links the First and Third Worlds in ways that are surprising and often delightful. North American songbirds - for instance - winter in habitats where their survival is directly dependent on coffee farming practices. With lyric simplicity - A Cafecito Story tells the complex tale of a social beverage that bridges nations and unites people in trade - in words - in birds - and in love. The story unfolds through the eyes of Joe - a man with farming in his blood but an increasing sense of displacement from the natural world. While on holiday in the Dominican Republic - Joe learns about how coffee is grown and traded from Miguel - a Dominican coffee farmer. It is from Miguel and the other campesinos that Joe comes to understand the role of coffee in global trade - environmental degradation - and endangered songbird habitat. Initially overwhelmed - Joe eventually learns to live compatibly with the natural world. Human communication - in the form of the written word - the spoken word - and the shared cup of coffee gives him the power to face life's challenges one cup at a time. Julia Alvarez was born - as she puts it by accident - in New York City - but shortly thereafter her family moved back to their native Dominican Republic. She spent her childhood there until her family was forced to flee due to political pressure. Her first book of poems - Homecoming - debuted in 1984. Her first novel How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents was published in 1990 - followed four years later by In the Time of the Butterflies which became a National Book Award finalist. Her most recent novel is In the Name of Salomon. She is a writer-in-residence at Middlebury College. She lives with her husband - Bill Eichner - in the Vermont countryside - but maintains ties to her native homeland through their organic coffee farm (Alta Gracia) - established to demonstrate the ideas and principles of sustainable living. Belkis Ramí?rez - who contributed the woodcuts for A Cafecito Story - is one of the Dominican Republic's most celebrated artists. For more information - visit Global Exchange's Fair Trade Coffee campaign. |
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Cafe Grande Gift Basket : GlobalExchange : US$69.00A Fair Trade Coffee Extravaganza! Natural Hand-woven Kaisa Grass Basket from Bangladesh Two bags of Equal Exchange Organic Gourmet Coffee - 12oz bag (Your choice of flavor) End the Embargo Coffee from Thanksgiving Coffee - 12oz bag (Your choice of flavor) Two Floral Motif Ceramic Coffee Mugs from Thailand One Handwoven & Embroidered Colorful Backstrap Napkin from Guatemala Dark Chocolate covered Java Drops from Dean's Beans Two Animal Teaspoons from Kenya |
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Cafe Chico Gift Basket : GlobalExchange : US$36.00Coffee Lovers Will?Love It! Natural Hand-woven Kaisa Grass Basket from Bangladesh Equal Exchange Organic Gourmet Coffee - 12oz bag (Your choice of flavor) Floral Motif Ceramic Coffee Mug from Thailand Animal Teaspoon from Kenya One Handwoven & Embroidered Colorful Backstrap Napkin from Guatemala Dark Chocolate covered Java Drops from Dean's Beans |
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Guatemalan Campana Bags : GlobalExchange : US$21.00This bag is a simple representation of the work of Mayan backstrap weavers from the community of San Juan La Laguna on Lake Atitan in Guatemala. Their work represents a revival of the equisitely beautiful and time consuming tradition of ikot dying. Material is intricately woven with first quality colorfast cotton thread ensuring quality of design for years to come. The campana bag is named so after its bell like shape. Each bag is internally lined and reinforced with solid color cotton cloth. Features include an inside zipper pouch for organizing smaller items and an adjustable shoulder strap. (10'' x 11'') Color swatch above: Blue=left ; Multi-Earth Tone=middle; Olive green=right . |
Carnelian Drop Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$17.00(left) |
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Organic Cotton Veggie Hats : GlobalExchange : US$9.95Fun meets comfort with this adorable carrot-looking baby hat. Each hat is made from organic cotton grown and handpicked in Egypt - dyed with natural ''metal-free'' colors and fairly traded for the benefit of all people producing this product. This hat is size Medium and fits babies 6-12 months - though it can fit on smaller babies by just folding the rim - (as pictured on Kira.) Two design choices: carrot and tomato. Check out Global Exchange baby Kira fresh from her nap sporting her Organic Cotton ''Baby Carrot'' Hat and Veggie Bib. Country of Origin:Egypt Size: Medium (6-12 months) |
Equal Exchange Chocolate Bars: Bittersweet (Dark) Chocolate Bars - Case of 12 : GlobalExchange : US$32.0071% cocoa |
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Dagoba Chocolate Bars: Case of Conocado : GlobalExchange : US$36.00Fair Trade Certified Organic 73% Dark Chocolate Single bean origin from the Conacado Cooperative of the Dominican Republic |
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A Case for Reasonable Doubt - Abu-Jamal : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Mumia Abu-Jamal The case of death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal is one of the most contentious and controversial in recent history. His critics say he is guilty of the murder of a Philadelphia police officer and should be executed. His defenders claim that the evidence is shaky and justifies a new trial. This is the audio version of the highly-acclaimed documentary distributed by Channel 4 (UK) and HBO. The program received the Golden Reel Award from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1997) Mumia Abu-Jamal is an award-winning radio and print journalist and author of Live from Death Row and Death Blossoms. |
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Ceramic Cat Bowl : GlobalExchange : US$8.00 |
Set of Four Cat Bowls : GlobalExchange : US$28.00Save $4.00! |
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Kitty Cat Chime : GlobalExchange : US$24.00Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Chimes resonate beautifully; adorned with a wood-carved hand-painted cat. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 23'' |
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Crocheted Cat Coin Purse : GlobalExchange : US$8.50These 100% cotton colorful cat purses were handmade in Guatemala. 4''x5'' with zipper. |
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Rainbow Caterpillar : GlobalExchange : US$46.00Each Eco Toy is a handmade bundle of color and joy - lovingly created and made to last a lifetime. No plastics and no synthetic fluff. Just the delight of owning something truly handcrafted and natural. The toys are 100% handmade - 100% hand-woven fabric dyed in Sri Lanka using environmentally safe pigments - and 100% natural fibers. This popular giant caterpillar is heaps of fun for young ones with a touch of learning. Sixteen removable rings slide on and off the body - guiding the child's experience in figuring out how things fit together. Always with a smile - the Rainbow Caterpillar is ready to take children on a colorful learning adventure filled with fun and amusement! 22 long. |
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Set of Four Cat Mugs : GlobalExchange : US$28.00 |
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Cat Pin from India : GlobalExchange : US$10.00This likeable metal cat pin was handmade in India. Take kitty with you wherever you go...A simple pin backing attaches easily to clothing; Approximately 3'' X 2''. |
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Cat Tail Hooks : GlobalExchange : US$14.00Perfect gift choice for the practical cat lover! Boasting both function and form - this charming purpose hook is made of iron and bronze and was hand made in India. 6 1/2'' x 3'' |
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Ceramic Kitty Vase from Nicaragua : GlobalExchange : US$32.00This four inch ceramic vase is perfect for cat lovers and offers a classy complement to fun-loving cat (or other) d?cor! Handmade and signed by Alfredo Espinoza in Nicaragua - its rich colors reflect the care with which it was crafted. Brought to you through a member of the fair trade federation committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans like Alfredo. |
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Music from the Fair Trade Lands: Putumayo's Music from the Chocolate Lands : GlobalExchange : US$16.99From Putumayo - a collection of unforgettable songs from countries where chocolate originates. Artists include: Toto Bona Lokua (Congo/Cameroon/Martinique) - Susheela Raman (India) - Marcantonio (Brazil) - Beethova Obas (Haiti) - Ozomatli (USA/Mexico) - Think of One (Belgium/Brazil) - Dobet Gnahor? (Ivory Coast) - Taffetas (Switzerland/Guinea-Bissau) - Teresa Bright (Hawaii) - Adrian Mart?nez with Andy Palacio (Belize) - Susana Baca (Peru) - Chocolate Armenteros (Cuba). |
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Music from the Fair Trade Lands: Putumayo: Music from the Coffee Lands : GlobalExchange : US$16.99From Putumayo - this CD features melodic - uplifting Latin and African songs that are the essence of this musical journey. Grab a cup of (fair trade) coffee - sit back and enjoy this beautiful music from the ''Coffee Lands.'' Artists include: Julian Avalos (Peru) - Claudia Gomez (Colombia) - Samite (Uganda) - Susana Baca (Peru) - Ernest Ranglin (Jamaica) - Thomas Mapfumo (Zimbabwe) - Los Tradicionales de Carlos Puebla (Cuba) - Cafe Tacuba (Mexico) - James ''Bla'' Pahinui (Hawaii) - Ayub Ogada (Kenya) - Juan Carlos Urena (Costa Rica) - Ricardo Lemyo & Makina Loca (Congo). |
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Civil Disobedience Handbook : GlobalExchange : US$10.00A Brief History and Practical Advice for the Politically Disenchanted Edited by James Tracy Nonviolent civil disobedience is a tradition - an essential element of a working democracy. From the Bill of Rights and Henry David Thoreau?s classic 1849 essay On the Duty of Civil Disobedience (reprinted in its entirety) to contemporary direct-action tactics used by the Ruckus Society and other nonviolent groups - this handbook outlines a brief history of social protest and provides information and resources for individuals interested in continuing this important process for political change. Advice on everything from being arrested to defending women?s health clinics is included. (96 pages - 2002) Chapters Why Dissent Still Matters; Bill of Rights; The Boston Tea Party; On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau; Women are People too: The Suffragettes; The Folks Who Brought You the Weekend: The Labor Movement; I Have A Dream: The Civil Rights Movement; Peace Now: The Anti-Vietnam War movement; From Activist to Officer: One Cop's Story; Defending a Woman's Right to Choose; The Art of Social Justice; Housing Takeovers; The Whole World Was Watching: Seattle 99; Government Surveillance and Disruption: COINTELPRO and Beyond; Summary of HR3162 ? the USA PATRIOT Act; Direct action and Civil Disobedience: Planning - Affinity Groups - To Get a Permit? - Appoint Police Monitors and Police Liaisons - Jail Support - You Have the Right To Remain Silent ? Use It! - HIV and other Medical Considerations - Voluntary and Informed Risk - The Race Question - Legal Issues - Warning and Command - Arrest - Processing and Booking - First Date in Court - The Trial - Verdict and Sentencing - Federal Government/Property; Raising a Ruckus: Checklist for Effective Direct Action Media; Poem for an Activist Who Doubts Herself; Resources. |
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Case Studies in Hypocrisy: US Human Rights Policy : GlobalExchange : US$20.00Noam Chomsky The US prides itself as the defender of democracy and beacon of human rights - and US foreign policy finds justification in promoting the universal values of freedom and equality. Noam Chomsky shows us how to peek behind the curtain to see what is really at work behind the human rights rhetoric. And he separates cleanly the real motives of the ongoing assault by politicians and the corporate media. (two audio CDs - 107 minutes - 1998) Noam Chomsky is one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era. A renowned professor at MIT for more than four decades - he has been honored with numerous awards and degrees. He was one of the first to speak out against the Vietnam War and is known the world over for his trenchant critiques of U.S. foreign policy and the media. For many he is a symbol of resistance to tyranny and the depredations of private and state power. Few people are more astute in decoding the realities of globalization. He was named in by Utne Reader as one of the top 100 visionaries in the world. Utne says - ''Chomsky knows who's powerful - who's abusing their power - and what they and we should do about it. Over the years he's managed to provoke left and right through his relentless critiques of US foreign policy and culture.'' The New Statesman calls him - ''the conscience of the American people.'' Rolling Stone magazine says - ''Chomsky has been unrelenting in his attacks on the American hierarchy ... he is up there with Thoreau and Emerson in the literature of rebellion.'' A recent survey ranked Professor Chomsky as the most cited living author. He is in such demand as a public speaker that he is booked years in advance - and everywhere he goes he draws overflow audiences. He is the author of scores of books - including Class Warfare - Powers and Prospects - The Common Good - The New Military Humanism and Propaganda and the Public Mind. He is the subject of an award-winning documentary film entitled Manufacturing Consent. |
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Music from the Fair Trade Lands: Putumayo's Music from the Tea Lands : GlobalExchange : US$16.99A soothing - inspirational brew of exotic music steeped in the traditions of Asia's tea lands - brought to you by Putumayo. Artists include: Zulya (Tatarstan) - Lei Qiang (China) - Ghulam Ali (Pakistan) - Sanjay Mishra (India) - Oki (Japan) - Okan Murat Ozturk (Turkey) - Kamil Alipour (Iran) - Hila Hambala (Indonesia) - Ancient Future (China/USA) - Ujang Suryana (Indonesia). |
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The Celling of America: An Inside Look at the US Prison Industry : GlobalExchange : US$19.95Edited by Daniel Burton-Rose Voices from America's growing gulag. In The Celling of America - prison journalists will kick open the doors of America's prisons and take you on a hair-raising tour to teach you: How corporations like Microsoft are raking in big bucks from prison labor; How the privatization of prisons means prisoners building their own cages; That over 3 - 000 men and women live under a death sentence in America--forty percent of them are black. (263 pages - 1998) The bookshelves are abundantly stocked with scholarly studies of the United States' criminal justice system - but there are few - if any - like the book you are about to read. It was mainly written by criminals. Their essays are sharply informative because they are grounded in reality - the clarifying experience of dwelling within the penal system. We should listen to them. We will learn from what they see and know. We may begin to think more clearly about all that must be changed.--William Greider - from the Introduction ''A searing indictment of America's burgeoning civil war. Is this a democracy or is this slavery? A chilling and rare expose from inside America's prisons.''--Noelle Hanrahan - Equal Justice USA ''This important book provides a rare perspective: 'how it works' as viewed from the inside. The contributions are serious - informed - and thought-provoking - and merit very serious attention--and reaction.''--Noam Chomsky - Institute Professor at MIT ''The Prison-Industrial Complex feasts on a steady diet of racism and poverty--hatred and fear. This remarkably lucid book not only illuminates the nature of the imprisonment beast - but exposes the social - political - and economic forces responsible for its care and feeding.'' --Rhonda Brownstein - Senior Staff Attorney - Southern Poverty Law Center ''With gut-wrenching force - The Celling of America should alter forever the reader's consciousness about our geometrically increasing prison population.''--Leonard W. Schroeter - Association of Trial Lawyers of America For more information - visit Global Exchange's California Campaign. |
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Dagoba Chocolate Bars: Case of Chai Chocolate : GlobalExchange : US$36.00Twelve Bars (2oz each) 37% infused with pure chai essence and crystalized ginger |
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Hampstead Chai: Sachets of Chai : GlobalExchange : US$5.49(box - 25 tea sachets) |
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Beeswax Chanukah Menorah Candles : GlobalExchange : US$15.00Pure hand-dipped beeswax candles designed specifically for use in Chanukah menorahs. Burns slowly and are odorless - smokeless and virtually dripless. All natural - paraffin and toxin free. Each pure beeswax candle will drip for 2 hours! 45 candles/per pack. Country of Origin: United States Dimensions: 5'' each. |
Chatsworth: Struggle for Shelter: Individual : GlobalExchange : US$25.00(Discounted price for individuals only) |
Chatsworth: Struggle for Shelter: Institution : GlobalExchange : US$100.00(For schools - libraries - campus groups - organizations - etc) |
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Cheese Board Gift Set : GlobalExchange : US$48.00Created by a group of men outside of Nairobi. An olivewood board with bone inlay and bone serving utensils are presented in a banana palm leaf box. This is a very typical craft of the Baganda people of Uganda - but in this case they are crafted in Kenya. Country of Origin: Kenya Dimensions: 8'' x 5'' |
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September 11th and the National Insecurity State - Chernus : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Ira Chernus Noted religious studies scholar Ira Chernus delves into the different stories that people - media - and government are creating to help explain the events of September 11th. Chernus addresses the question of how such violent acts can be done in the name of religion. His talk warns the listener about a new Cold War arising through the war against terrorism and how that will perpetuate and exacerbate the national state of insecurity. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2001) Ira Chernus is deeply interested in issues facing American Jews and Israel. He is professor of religious studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder - where he teaches the history of Judaism. He received his Ph.D. in the history of religions from Temple University. He has written a book on the connections between Rabbinic Judaism and Jewish mysticism. |
Soapstone Treasure Boxes from Kenya: Cherish Box (with Mask on Lid) : GlobalExchange : US$29.00(5'' x 3.5'' x 2'') |
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Traveler's Chess Set from India : GlobalExchange : US$39.00Beautiful shesham wood set made in India that comes with all of the standard chess pieces. This handsome hand carved chess set is easy to use! Open it up to take on opponents. After play - close the lid and the game board becomes a compact carrying case - keeping all pieces locked in position. On the road or in your home - this unique and finely crafted game is sure to entertain! (open: 8''sq. - pieces 1 1/4''h) |
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Travel Chess & Backgammon Set : GlobalExchange : US$18.00Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. One side is a chess board - the other backgammon. Comes with standard individually carved chess and backgammon pieces including dice. After play - the game board becomes a compact carrying case - keeping all pieces locked in position. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 3.5'' x 7'' when closed. |
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Chiapas Greeting Cards : GlobalExchange : US$12.00Renowned Latin American and Chiapas based artist Beatriz Aurora has created a thematic card series entitled Another World is Possible. The 4 cards (clockwise from top left) are entitled Building a New World - Intercontinental Meeting for Humanity and Against Neo-Liberalism - Reaching the Comet and No War. Proceeds from the notecards go to help promote the work - struggle - and vision of the autonomous communities in Chiapas. (4 notecards) |
Bolivian Child Doll : GlobalExchange : US$18.00 |
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Children of Fire : GlobalExchange : US$29.99When filmmaker Mai Masri returned to her hometown of Nablus after a fourteen year absence - she discovered a new generation of Palestinian fighters: the children of the Intifada. Winner of the Award of Public at the Freminin Pluriel Festival - Children of Fire captures their courageous story on film and paints a daring portrait of the Palestinian uprising. |
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Children of Shatila : GlobalExchange : US$29.99Many people first became aware of the Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon after the shocking and horrific Sabra-Shatila massacre that took place there in 1982. Located in Beirut's belt of misery - the camp is home to 15 - 000 Palestinians and Lebanese who share a common experience of displacement - unemployment and poverty. Fifty years after the exile of their grandparents from Palestine - the children of Shatila attempt to come to terms with the reality of being refugees in a camp that has survived massacre - siege and starvation. Director Mai Masri focuses on two Palestinian children in the camp: Farah - age 11 and Issa - age 12. When these children are given video cameras - the story of the camp evolves from their personal narratives as they articulate the feelings and hopes of their generation. |
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Endless Knot Chime from Tibet : GlobalExchange : US$68.00Made exclusively for dZi by the Tibetan community of Lingtsang in northern India - these beautiful Tibetan bells and chimes are individually sand-cast in bronze and hand-tuned to ensure clarity of sound and tone. Many of the bell styles originate in the high Himalayas - where they traditionally ring from the necks of yaks and tough mountain ponies. Door - tingsha and wind chimes have been strung with heavy-duty leather or cotton satin cord and are best kept out of the rain. The Tibetan Knot Chime is the perfect eye-catching and unusual accessory to add to your home and garden. Five chimes bearing Tibetan scripture hang from a weathered bronze finished Tibetan Knot charm. The endless knot symbolizes good luck - rebirth - and never-ending love. All is fastened together with natural leather cord and together produces a low melodic chime. (14? tall x 6? diameter of knot design) |
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Chocoholics Gift Basket : GlobalExchange : US$69.00Can't get enough Fair Trade Chocolate? This Gift Basket truly allows you to indulge in your craving. Natural Hand-woven Kaisa Grass Basket from Bangladesh Choice of five different varieties of Art Bar Fair Trade Chocolate Bars Choice of four Divine Chocolate Bars Choice of four Equal Eachange Chocolate Bars Equal Exchange Fair Trade Organic Hot Cocoa Mix Dark Chocolate covered Java Drops from Dean's Beans Dagoba Choco Drops |
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Dagoba ChocoDrops : GlobalExchange : US$7.49Made with 73% cocoa content ChocoDrops are great for snacking as well as baking. Dagoba was founded with this mission: to create the purest - most exquisite chocolate products available by melding ancient principles and modern methods - offer new and exotic flavors to the chocolate market and most importantly - help create a better world through organic/sustainable agriculture - fair trade philosophies - and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. (8oz bag) |
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The New War on Terrorism: Fact and Fiction - Chomsky : GlobalExchange : US$10.00Noam Chomsky Noam Chomsky's long awaited talk on the September 11th events and their aftermath. Speaking before an overflowing crowd of 2000 people in Cambridge - Massachusetts - Chomsky's compelling lecture on US foreign policy helps separate fact from fiction in the current conflict with Afghanistan. His thorough historical analysis provides vital information for understanding the state of the world following 9/11. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2001) Noam Chomsky is one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era. A renowned professor at MIT for more than four decades - he has been honored with numerous awards and degrees. He was one of the first to speak out against the Vietnam War and is known the world over for his trenchant critiques of U.S. foreign policy and the media. For many he is a symbol of resistance to tyranny and the depredations of private and state power. Few people are more astute in decoding the realities of globalization. He was named in by Utne Reader as one of the top 100 visionaries in the world. Utne says - ''Chomsky knows who's powerful - who's abusing their power - and what they and we should do about it.'' Over the years he's managed to provoke left and right through his relentless critiques of US foreign policy and culture. The New Statesman calls him - ''the conscience of the American people.'' Rolling Stone magazine says - ''Chomsky has been unrelenting in his attacks on the American hierarchy ... he is up there with Thoreau and Emerson in the literature of rebellion.'' A recent survey ranked Professor Chomsky as the most cited living author. He is in such demand as a public speaker that he is booked years in advance - and everywhere he goes he draws overflow audiences. He is the author of scores of books - including Class Warfare - Powers and Prospects - The Common Good - The New Military Humanism and Propaganda and the Public Mind. He is the subject of an award-winning documentary film entitled Manufacturing Consent. |
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