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The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Exposing the Plague of Neoliberalism
Decades of neoliberal policies have deeply eroded the notions of public good, social contracts and solidarity.
Chomsky: Ventilator Shortage Exposes the Cruelty of Neoliberal Capitalism
Obama ordered more ventilators, but corporate profit motives derailed the effort, leaving us unprepared for COVID-19.
Neoliberal Austerity and Private Health Care Has Worsened US Pandemic
Gasping for air, gasping for care. What does global health justice look like?
We Can’t Let COVID-19 Drive Us Into Authoritarianism
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will we collapse into authoritarianism or learn the lessons of this moment?
The End of Buttigieg’s Campaign Was a Warning Against Fake Progressivism
Mayor Pete’s efforts to thwart the growing movement for democratic socialism makes him a threat to systemic change.
Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies the Wrong Way Could End Up Hurting the Poor
Ending consumer subsidies would raise prices without lowering energy use enough to meaningfully reduce emissions.
Trump’s SOTU Speech Bristled With Fascist Politics
Authoritarian societies protect the powerful, not the poor or vulnerable, and Trump made that very clear.
The Bernie Blackout Is Real, and These Screenshots Prove It
The screenshots show how corporate media and the Democratic Party have done their best to create a Bernie blackout.
Is the New James Bond Film Just More Neoliberal Hype?
James Bond ultimately serves the interests of that small, real-life group of people he pretends to want to vanquish.
Naomi Klein: Climate Solutions That Neglect Inequality Are Doomed to Fail
We need to lower emissions in a way that also builds a fair economy, says author and activist Naomi Klein.