What should we make of President Obama's election victory this week? Only one thing is for sure: the intense focus on
the bombast of politicians is somewhat misplaced, and we still await the public to rise up in a concerted call for sharing and justice.
As the world economy continues to deteriorate, the American public must influence a momentous turnaround in global priorities and light the way for other countries in how to live a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle, writes Mohammed Mesbahi and Adam W. Parsons.