Tag: populism
Divided we fail: A way forward for a divided progressive left?
Those that attempt to divide the progressive left into opposing camps at war with each other are almost as big a threat to the movement as the far right.
How the populist right twists leftwing ideas to appeal to voters
One of the more interesting aspects of rightwing populism, especially in the form it’s taken in the United States, is its use...
Everybody does better when everybody does better
Populism – neither right nor left, Republican or Democrat – it is not based on ideology, but on two gut-level fundamentals.
The “center-left” had its chance; it’s time for something new
Is the left’s populism answering the unmet needs of people in Western Europe and the United States?
Populism of the 1%: Why the same billionaires are behind Trump...
These complex ties reveal a clear and resounding message.
Populism is not about mobs, anti-government rants or opinion polls
It's necessary to restate the solid principles of populism and reassert its true spirit.
The bloodstained rise of global populism
A political movement’s violent pursuit of “enemies.”
‘Mr. Unpredictability’ fields an utterly predictable, regressive cabinet
What ‘Populist’ Cabinet Swarms with Plutocrats, CEOs, Militarists and Misfits?
Trump’s trickle-down populism
Trickle-down economics dressed in populist garb is still trickle-down economics.
The Huckster Populist
The real Trump isn’t a populist. He’s a plutocrat. Above all, he’s a con man.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.