Nicole Mathewson uncovers some not so sweet surprises about sugar.
Economics & Trade / Ohanga me te hokohoko
WHAT’S UP WITH COKE?
Elisabeth Perham asks why people are boycotting and protesting against one of the worlds most recognisable brands?
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE G20’s NEO-LIBERAL AGENDA?
As the G20 prepares to meet in Melbourne this month, JF member Omar Hamed looks at the IMF and World Bank and explains why he is joining the StopG20 protest.
GET UP! STAND UP! SAY NO TO THE G20
Say no to the G20 and the new world disorder!The movement for global justice, a fair and participatory economy, an inclusive and egalitarian society and ecological sustainability won’t grow itself!
EATING THE MEDIA LUNCH
In an increasingly decreasing world, the Global Media are playing more of a role in how young people interpret and understand their surroundings. Here’s a word of warning - never believe everything you see and hear.
DRUGS: NOBODY’S WINNING THE WAR
While thrillseekers in the west demand the drugs, and their governments react by trying to stop the supply, farmers will continue to grow the illicit crops unless they are offered a real alternative way to make a living.
DRESSED TO KILL
Hannah Newport delves into the world of international manufacturing - what are your clothes saying about you? And what’s the true story behind the labels we love?
THE PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS INDUSTRY: TRIPSy!
Everyone in the world desires good health, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights gives everyone in the world the right to have access to medical care that allows them to have adequate health and wellbeing.
IS THIS REALLY PROGRESS?
Ever seen the news when the government releases its figures for the economic activity over the last year or quarter? Ever wondered what it all meant? Or why, even though we seem to be making “progress”, often it has little impact on our lives in our community?
ETHICAL BUSINESS - AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM?
Money and morals. It appears that, in a capitalist society, you have to sacrifice one for the other. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. Or coffee for that matter.
So how can we bring the two together?
