The COVID pandemic is a historic wasted opportunity for the American left. What ought to have been a moment for progressives to promote an alternative to neoliberalism has been defined by tacit acceptance and, in some cases, outright promotion under the guise of "freedom."
Early on, it looked like that might have been possible. Bernie Sanders and members of the Squad were calling for $2,000 monthly checks.
But, even as the U.S. prepares to enter yet another COVID wave, those voices are silent -- and programs like that aren't part of the discourse.
But, even as the U.S. prepares to enter yet another COVID wave, those voices are silent -- and programs like that aren't part of the discourse.
~800,000 Americans have already died from this virus while the federal government has left mitigation efforts largely up to the states and private sector.
Where is the progressive reimagining of the role of government? Nowhere to be found.
Where is the progressive reimagining of the role of government? Nowhere to be found.
In his 2016 article, "Neoliberalism – the ideology at the root of all our problems," @GeorgeMonbiot noted this exact problem. He called neoliberalism a "zombie ideology," noting that the left had nothing to replace it after 2008.
Time is a flat circle. theguardian.com/books/2016/apr…
Time is a flat circle. theguardian.com/books/2016/apr…
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