Earth Island Institute was on the frontlines in Seattle during the World Trade Organization protests. The International Marine Mammal Project's 22-foot-long inflated blue dolphin was prominent in the marches. In addition, EII Founder David Brower was on hand along with over a half dozen other EII participants.

This Special Section is meant to highlight this watershed moment in collaborative activism and to provide resources for further action.

Contents:

• N30: The Meaning of Seattle
  by Paul Hawken, Director, Natural Capital Institute

• Behind the WTO Riots: US Prepares for War in the Cities
  by Gar Smith, Editor in Chief, Earth Island Journal

• The Battle of Seattle: Reports from the Front Lines
  by Aaron G. Lehmer, Earth Island Website Manager

• WTO Links and Related Resources
  Organizations and Websites Relating to the WTO, the Demonstrations in Seattle and the April 16 Mobilization Against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C.

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