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Neoliberalism
Waiting for Iceland’s Brave Stance Against Neoliberalism, 10 Years Later
The narrative of Iceland as standing up to the banks following the 2008 crisis is largely a myth.
Feminists and Trans Activists Rise Against State Violence in Argentina
Activists say gendered/sexualized violence and economic distribution are intertwined forms of state violence.
Henry A. Giroux on How Destroying Public Space Means Destroying Dissent
The starting point for fascism is in the destruction of public spaces that make dissent possible.
Trump Is Giving Protectionism a Bad Name
Tariffs and subsidies to support infant industries can be key for economic development in the Global South.
Trump’s Economy Is on a Path to a Bust
The Trump economy transfers more wealth and buying power from American workers to the wealthy 1 percent.
Neoliberal Fascism and the Twilight of the Social
Trump’s discourse and policies are a profound attack on social solidarity and the bonds of social obligation.
Repression Intensifies in Argentina After President Empowers Military
Is the government once again using the military to suppress opposition to the IMF's neoliberal policies?
“Exhaling a Low Freedom Song”: Jackie Wang on Carceral Capitalism
The state is using carceral techniques to fill revenue gaps created by shrinking tax bases.
Hegemony Is Never Complete: Using Gramsci to Understand the Arab Uprisings
The ideas of the famous Italian Marxist can help us make sense of authoritarianism and building movements from below.
Chicago’s Violence Is Fueled by Neoliberalism
Rahm Emanuel's neoliberal policies have left Chicago neighborhoods devastated.