Fair Trade Festival Update

New film fest drops Price of Sugar and invests in Black Gold

"...There have been some last minute changes to the Fair Trade Film Festival taking pace this weekend at the..."

May 7, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fair Trade Visitors

At fourth annual Women and Fair Trade Craft Sale, holiday shoppers are invited to learn about fair trade, and to support local and foreign women's organizations affected by immigration

"...Friends Service Committee and other members of the Texas Fair Trade Coalition don't have anything against saving money. They..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Waiting on Fair Food

The quandary of ethical eating

"...for basic worker protections such as clean housing and fair pay practices." Many of the laborers interviewed had begun..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Food Feature by Amy Kamp

Fair Squared

The Women and Fair Trade fair makes its annual trek to Austin

"...comes to knowing why consumers should care about purchasing fairly traded goods, it's not always an easy sell. Times..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

No Fair Share? Property Tax Report Provokes a County Review.

Property tax study says commercial property owners are draining homeowners' bank accounts

"...The independent study, titled "The Unfair Burden," draws on published reports, public documents, and other..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Our Fair Share

Good food doesn't have to cost the Earth

"...simple: Participants make enough individual homemade food items to trade. Personal choice is paramount, and value is placed on..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Fair Wages Cost a Penny

Locally-based grocery chain backs push for fruit picker pay raises

"...Whole Foods is also looking at extending its Whole Trade Guarantee program, which promotes ethical sourcing for its foreign-grown..."

Sept. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Jewish Book Fair

Death Becomes Her: Marion Winik

"...by Katrina, a soldier lost in Iraq, the World Trade Center, Winik imbuing each departed with a dignity and..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Books Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Politics of Food Production

Austin's first Fair Trade Film Festival sparks controversy

"...If you've ever seen the Fair Trade logo on your coffee and wondered what it..."

April 30, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Time Regained

"...accents. Do I guarantee you'll consider the experience a fair trade-off for almost three hours of glorious autumn weather?..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Naked City

A Mayan weavers' collective brings its anti-NAFTA message to Austin.

"...the poorest region of Mexico have created a successful fair-trade cooperative, an alternative to the so-called "free trade" imposed..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

The Profit Motive

Activists oppose World Trade Organization

"...was any indication, the arcane workings of U.S. international trade policy are fast becoming public concern. Over 200 attendees..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Feature by Cheryl Bishop

Cruelty-Free Produce?

Coalition of Immokalee Workers comes to Austin

"...far between. It’s true that it’s possible to buy Fair Trade coffee and chocolate. But when it comes to..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Fair Bean Coffee

"...Fair Bean Coffee..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

The Hightower Report

Bad Bosses; and a Bill to Ban Sweatshop Labor

"...The mantra of the global corporate establishment is "free trade ... free trade ... free trade."..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 12-18

"...FAIR TRADE SHORTS Short films get you in the mood..."

May 13, 2011 News Column

The Hightower Report

Remaking Trade Policy; and Wall Street's Fee Scammers

"...Remaking Trade Policy..."

July 24, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Welcome to the WTO

"...the only international body dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Feature

Texas Tea

Three local purveyors search for an ethical cup

"...and health-conscious consumers demand organic certification, sustainable practices, and Fair Trade stamps of approval, tea production has increasingly been..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Food Feature by Adrienne White

To Serve Man

Briggo: an Austin company at the crossroads of taste, technology, and social interaction

"...Briggo purchases organic, Fair Trade coffee beans from the Cafe Femenino Coffee Project..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Food Feature by MM Pack

Coconut Bliss

Skip the sugar crash and dairy congestion, and head for the frozen treats aisle for Coconut Bliss

"...the best, Marcus and Kaplowitz devised flavors using only Fair Trade and organic ingredients, and the result is a..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Res Publica

Events for good citizens, Oct. 16-22

"...FIGHTING FOR A FAIR TRADE FUTURE Reg­ister online for this afternoon of Fair..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

SXSW Film

Daily Reviews and Interviews

"...pulled a muscle in my soul! Is that a fair-trade cup of coffee there?..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

Naked City

"...dent in your holiday shopping this weekend while supporting fair trade and learning about the impact globalization has on..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin and beyond.

"...La Peña Gallery (227 Congress) will present Women and Fair Trade, offering a wide range of products and speakers;..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...who contended that the border region "boomed" due to trade liberalization with Mexico and the North American Free Trade..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...funds directly to musicians and music businesses in a fairly egalitarian way, providing a nice payday for the artists,..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Nov. 10-17

"...WOMEN & FAIR TRADE FESTIV­AL Support economic justice at this annual crafts..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column

Action Point

Johnny Knoxville takes one for the team (again)

"...a new excuse for dangerous and ridiculous stunts (Knoxville’s stock-in-trade) involving water slides, drunken bears, nut-shots, zip lines, and..."

June 8, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

"...SIERRA CLUB: FAIR TRADE MOVEMENT IN TEXAS & BEYOND A presentation from..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature

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