Essay
North Korea, Japan and the Abduction Narrative of Charles Robert Jenkins
July 2 - How will strange abductions from Korea figure in the transformation of Japanese foreign policy? By John Feffer, published in Japan Focus.

LTE
Abourezk Meeting Logical
July 1 - The next U.S. President should meet with parties it doesn't agree with - including the leaders of Iran, Syria, Hamas and Hezbollah. By Farrah Hassen, published in The Argus Leader.

Op-Ed
U.S. Mayors Mobilizing Against a War with Iran
June 26 - Thirty-two U.S. mayors have signed a resolution saying "No" to invading Iran. Will the federal government listen? By Karen Dolan, published in AlterNet.

Talking Points
U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Prolong Iraq Occupation
June 16 - UFPJ Talking Points #59: U.S. trying to "legalize" permanent occupation of Iraq; Shifting discourse on Israel-Palestine By Phyllis Bennis.

Op-Ed
Now Class, Let’s Review Iraq’s Lessons
June 14 - The tragic Iraq War can serve as a guide to many policies to avoid. By Miriam Pemberton, published in The Asheville Citizen-Times and The Northwest Arkansas Times.

Op-Ed
Seeking a Sign of CEO Excess? Look Up in the Sky
June 27 - The private-jet perk is - literally and figuratively - a high-profile sign of an executive reward system out of control. By Sarah Anderson and Chuck Collins, published in AlterNet and The Baltimore Sun.

Magazine Article
The Mirrors of History
June 26 - Members of a prominent slave-trading family confront the wounds of the past and present. By Dedrick Muhammad, published in Sojourners magazine.

Report
High Flyers
June 24 - How private jet travel is straining the system, warming the planet, and costing you money. By the Inequality and the Common Good project.

Commentary
The Future of Mexico's Oil: Social Action to Stop the Energy Grab
June 23 - Mexico is in the middle of one the most intense processes of public debate in its modern history. By Manuel Pérez Rocha, published in Alliance for Responsible Trade, Global Exchange, Integrate This!.

Report
Border Crossings: Links Between Immigration, Debt and Trade
June 20 - Debt cancellation, combined with new approaches to trade, investment, and aid, could help many developing countries reduce migration pressures. By the Global Economy project.

Op-Ed
Bush's Last Chance on Climate
July 3 - At the G-8 Summit, Bush can help the developing world bear the brunt of climate damage caused by the developing world. But don't hold your breath. By Janet Redman, published in The Nation.

Op-Ed
Mother Earth's Triple Whammy: Are We All North Koreans Now?
June 17 - Why North Korea was a global crisis canary. By John Feffer, published in Common Dreams, Pacific Free Press, TomDispatch.

Magazine Article
How You Can Help Build a More Just and Sustainable World Economy
June 16 - Workers, consumers, and investors have the power to make a greener, more just planet. By Sarah Anderson and John Cavanagh, published in Network Connection.

Magazine Article
U.S.-Russian Nuclear Agreement Raises Serious Concerns
June 16 - Many Democrats and Republicans oppose the accord because of fears that Russia is providing Iran with nuclear and military assistance. There are also bipartisan concerns about its potential nonproliferation problems. By Robert Alvarez, published in Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.

Commentary
Wenchuan as Eco-City
May 30 - China can make a virtue out of necessity by transforming the epicenter of the earthquake into a model Green city. By John Feffer and Emanuel Pastreich, published in Foreign Policy In Focus and The Asia Times.