Since 2003, over 50,000 [U.S. citizens] have shared life stories with family and friends through StoryCorps. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our broadcasts on public radio and the web.

Chevron's 2008 annual report is a glossy celebration of the company's most profitable year in its history. What Chevron's annual report does not tell its shareholders is the true cost paid for those financial returns, or the global movement gaining voice and strength against Chevron's abuses.

If the Copenhagen climate conference were an episode of the popular children's show "Sesame Street," one might imagine the following announcement at its conclusion: "This show was brought to you by letter F" -- F for farce, failure, fiasco.