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Thursday, September 11, 2003
Human Need, Not Corporate Greed
The apostles of "free trade" are at it again: Trade ministers from around the world will gather for their fifth World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Cancun, Mexico, from Sept. 10 to 14. Dancing to the tune called by their corporate masters, these "representatives" are convening to promote a militarized and commodified vision of our world. Their plans will lead to further environmental degradation, eroded standards of living for workers (especially people of color and women), and obscene profits for transnational corporations unconstrained by democratic accountability.
On Friday, Sept. 12, join a demonstration and march here in Washington and stand in solidarity with those gathered in opposition to the WTO meeting in Mexico. Meet at McPherson Square at noon. For more information, click here.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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