"Our world must change paths immediately. Our global problems are not economic ones, but problems of the spirit ... We are now wielding the power of gods! We must begin to act with the wisdom of God, for the world we dream is becoming reality at a staggering pace. We cannot stumble blindly into our future as past generations have. The margin for error is shrinking. Our hope should be limitless, but not careless.
It is time for each of our decisions and actions to become conscious ones. The products we use, the entertainment we support, the governments we elect - all must ride on one question, what nurtures the interconnected web of life?"
-- Ravi Shyamalan, 2012 The Awakening
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Today, ONE members helped score a big, big victory for the world's poor. Hidden transactions between corrupt governments of developing countries and the multinational corporations that do business with them will now be brought into the light of day.
Because of your hard work, the Cardin-Lugar Transparency amendment to the financial regulation bill that passed today will now become law.
Here's what this new law will do: Now, when companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange pay governments to drill for oil and gas or mine gold and diamonds in their countries, they'll be required to report that. It's that simple.
The fact is, far too often developing countries see money from their natural resources end up in the pockets of corrupt government officials. But now, citizens will get to see exactly where this money is going—which means they can hold their governments accountable and make sure funds are spent on health care, clean water and the everyday necessities that everybody needs to lead healthy, productive lives. It boils down to this: When governments are transparent, people can hold their governments accountable. When people hold their governments accountable, real, positive change is possible.
JOIN ONE.ORG - JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST EXTREME POVERTY!
Here's what this new law will do: Now, when companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange pay governments to drill for oil and gas or mine gold and diamonds in their countries, they'll be required to report that. It's that simple.
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