Lorenzo Del Savio

Lorenzo Del Savio is a postdoctoral researcher at Universitaetsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel (Germany).

Matteo Mameli teaches philosophy at King’s College London.

News Analysis

Greece’s Struggle Against Oligarchy Has Ancient Roots

The history of anti-oligarchic struggle in Greece can serve as inspiration for today's struggles against austerity and oligarchy.

By: Lorenzo Del Savio &; Matteo Mameli ,; Truthout

June 25, 2015

News Analysis

The Divisive Euro: National Struggles and International Solidarity

The euro has had a divisive and destructive impact on Europe.

By: Lorenzo Del Savio &; Matteo Mameli ,; Truthout

March 26, 2015

Op-Ed

With Progressive Syriza’s Victory, Is a European Spring Coming?

Syriza's victory will certainly galvanize other populist parties in Europe, especially those on the left.

By: Lorenzo Del Savio &; Matteo Mameli ,; Truthout

February 2, 2015

Op-Ed

The Craving for Democracy

Many are unwilling to participate in an electoral game that does not provide genuine popular control.

By: Lorenzo Del Savio &; Matteo Mameli ,; Truthout

November 24, 2014

Op-Ed

The Evaporation of Democracy

Popular control over decisions that affect people's freedom and well-being is becoming increasingly weaker.

By: Lorenzo Del Savio &; Matteo Mameli ,; Truthout

October 20, 2014

Op-Ed

The Despotic Chimpanzee and the Ultra-Rich

Only a new form of reverse dominance can free us from oligarchic domination, and make us genuinely free.

By: Lorenzo Del Savio &; Matteo Mameli ,; Truthout

October 10, 2014

Op-Ed

Machiavelli and Oligarchic Democracy

Machiavelli thought that curbing the appetites of the super-rich and super-powerful was essential for promoting and protecting everyone's freedom and happiness. He was right. And what was true at …

By: Lorenzo Del Savio &; Matteo Mameli ,; Truthout

September 20, 2014

Op-Ed

Anti-politics rejects the electoral-representative institutions of contemporary democracies. There are two opposite forms of anti-politics, one striving toward a technocracy controlled by oligarchies and corporations, and one striving toward …

By: Lorenzo Del Savio &; Matteo Mameli ,; Truthout

August 1, 2014

Sections

Latest

Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Defense Minister Who Often Opposed His Approach

In the 2024 Election, the Race for Clean Energy Is Local

Israel Notifies UN It’s Pulling Out of Agreement Allowing UNRWA Operations

Key State Pennsylvania Sees Challenges to Over 4,000 Mail Ballot Applications

More

Lorenzo Del Savio

Menu