Topic: Miami

Stop the FTAA and White Paternalism

In the aftermath of the Seattle N30 protests four years ago, there was a lot of healthy discussion about the role that racism and white paternalism played in inhibiting effective organizing. While no one may have to write “Where was … Continue reading →

Root Cause and the Eros Effect in Miami

While the elite safely bargained behind ten foot high fences, the people took to the streets. The highlight of the FTAA protests was the Root Cause March for Global Justice. A coalition of community groups from South Florida organized a … Continue reading →

An Open Letter to Anti-Globalization Protesters Or: Why I Didn’t Go to Miami

As one of the lead organizers of the 1999 Seattle direct action protests against the World Trade Organization (WTO), I am invested in the direction of the global justice movement. As a white person, I am invested in how white … Continue reading →