All That Glitters Is Goldman Sachs

Robert Zevin, president of Robert Brooke Zevin Associates and the founder of the socially responsible investment movement in the United States, wrote this talk for a recent event celebrating the 35th anniversary of

. Bronchitis kept Robert from presenting the talk himself, but he sent the following message via his associate, Dan Thorn, who presented the talk instead: "First, I apologize for not being there and to all of you for the resulting discomfort of having to listen to Dan read my words and to Dan for having to read them even though he could have written better himself. I understand there is a good turnout. Thank you for your show of support for

, which has earned that support over 35 years by patiently teaching the truth to those deprived of power. If you came undecided, I hope you will give generously, and if you gave before you came, I hope you will give more." Here's the beginning of the talk, plus a link to the whole thing.  (We second Robert's call for donations in support of D&S; you can donate online here.)

All That Glitters Is Goldman Sachs

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As far as I know, no one has a clear sense of the social value of our deregulated financial industry, with its free-wheeling banks and hedge funds and private equity funds and all the rest.

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