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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Against Identity by Alexander Douglas review a superb critique of contemporary self-obsession

The heightened salience of identity in modern political discourse suggests an internalisation of the neoliberal view, reducing identities to consumer preferences.
Social justice
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromTruthout
1 month ago

3 Years Into War, Ukrainian Leftists Fight for Labor Rights Under Martial Law

Sotsialnyi Rukh remains committed to leftist activism despite martial law and a challenging political environment in Ukraine.
#trump
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fromThe Nation
2 months ago

A YIMBY Theory of Power

Abundance liberalism is seen as a return to centrist pragmatism, lacking a robust political core and failing to address the foundational issues of corporate power and regulation.
Left-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Donald Trump, beware this is what a global liberal fightback looks like | Timothy Garton Ash

The rise of anti-liberal nationalism necessitates a unified and determined response from liberal internationalists.
#privatization
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Who owns Britain? In large part, other countries and that should set alarm bells ringing | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

The UK is repeating the mistakes of the global south by privatizing public assets and deregulating markets, leading to dependency on foreign investment.
Higher education
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

Inside Doug Ford's Plan to Starve Ontario's Universities | The Walrus

Ontario has prioritized privatization in public universities, increasing tuition and reducing funding, particularly under the Doug Ford government.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Who owns Britain? In large part, other countries and that should set alarm bells ringing | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

The UK is repeating the mistakes of the global south by privatizing public assets and deregulating markets, leading to dependency on foreign investment.
Higher education
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

Inside Doug Ford's Plan to Starve Ontario's Universities | The Walrus

Ontario has prioritized privatization in public universities, increasing tuition and reducing funding, particularly under the Doug Ford government.
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Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Sanders: 1 Percent Has Sapped $79T in Wealth From Bottom 90 Percent Since 1975

$3.9 trillion was taken from the bottom 90% of Americans in 2023, highlighting grave wealth inequality.
philosophy
fromAeon
4 months ago

Thought-tinkering - the Korean German philosopher Byung-Chul Han | Aeon Essays

The burnout society is shaped by an overwhelming pressure to achieve, leading to emotional exhaustion and a new form of self-domination.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

'Kontinental '25' Review: A Transylvanian Bailiff Tries to Ease Her Guilty Conscience in Radu Jude's Droll and Biting iPhone Comedy

Radu Jude's 'Kontinental '25' provocatively explores the moral intricacies of neoliberalism through a woman's well-intentioned actions.
fromemptywheel
5 months ago

Neoliberal Individuals - emptywheel

"Neoliberalism’s homo economicus perpetuates the belief that individuals succeed or fail solely through their own efforts, ignoring societal influences and the communal aspects of human nature."
Left-wing politics
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fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago

The Promise and the Power of Social Cooperatives - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The emergence of social cooperatives marks a shift in social care, focusing on community-led services that rehumanize care through collaborative relationships and shared responsibilities.
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