Land of the Free
Rekindling Democracy in the Age of Corporate Rule
If we live in a democracy, why does the clout of big business—corporate rights—inevitably trump human rights? And under our property-rights constitution, nature has no rights. That may be changing, according to environmental attorney Thomas Linzey and his community-based clients Fred and Pat Walls. They challenged the rhinoceros in the room—the rights that allow corporations to effectively nullify elections in rural Pennsylvania and override public priorities nationwide. This next American Revolution is demanding the separation of corporations and state.
Radio Series 8: Land of the Free
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