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WORLD SOCIAL FORUM, Jan. 22-28, 2003
Exclusive coverage from Porto Alegre, Brazil
Drug War Revisionists Seek an Armistice
By Érica Junghans, Jan. 31, 2003
Racism, human rights and militarization are activists' chief concerns.
World Social Forum Comes up from the Underground
By Lucimara Nunes, Jan. 29, 2003
Forum organziers say massive press coverage means their event has put social issues in the spotlight.
Activists: Globalized Trade Unfair to Developing Nations
By Érica Junghans, Jan. 28, 2003
International finance reform is a priority for multinational social-change groups.
Networking, Strategies as World Social Forum Closes
By Lucimara Nunes, Jan. 28, 2003
Forum organizers showcased new networks for global social movements and small businesses.
Venezuela's Chavez Announces Price, Media Controls
By Lucimara Nunes, Jan. 28, 2003
Porto Alegre speech comes amid conflict at home and criticism abroad.
Chomsky Talk on Empire, Iraq War
By Érica Junghans, Jan. 27, 2003
The celebrity leftist opinion leader drew an audience of over 18,000.
Exonerated Death Row Inmate Speaks
By Érica Junghans, Jan. 27, 2003
Forced confessions were among the topics at an anti-death penalty conference.
Iraq Questions Abound at World Social Forum
By Lucimara Nunes, Jan. 26, 2003
A possible U.S.-led war against Iraq has turned into a defining issue at the Porto Alegre conference.
Fiscal Crisis Spurs Hope for Cooperation, Debt Relief
By Lucimara Nunes, Jan. 26, 2003
Delegates call for political unity in South America and Africa, to compete with the U.S. and a united Europe.
Brazilian President Says Poverty is the Priority
By Nunes & Junghans, Jan. 25, 2003
Brazil's leader said he will speak for the poor at the World Economic Forum.
Poll Finds Dissatisfaction with Global Economy
By Lucimara Nunes, Jan. 24, 2003
A poll of 15,000 people in 15 countries reveals deep discontent with the global economy.
Peace March, Debt Forgiveness at World Social Forum
By Junghans & Nunes, Jan. 24, 2003
Opening ceremonies included a huge peace march, and calls for debt forgiveness for developing nations.
World Social Forum bound for India in 2004
By Lucimara Nunes, Jan. 23, 2003
Organizers hope to "internationalize" economic alternatives by bringing in African and Asian voices.
Politics, Growing Pains at Brazil's World Social Forum
By Érica Junghans, Jan. 22, 2003
The third World Social Forum kicks off amid shifts in the Brazilian political landscape.
