Authoritarianism, left unchecked to shape the public discourse, can self-propel and legitimise itself, diverting the blame for a degraded public health system from the state onto society.
Movements compensate for the lack of collective actions in public spaces, laying the groundwork for future mobilization to shape a time post-Corona crisis.
As people see that we all depend for our safety on the state and its health system, they realise that contra Margaret Thatcher there is such a thing as society.
Seeking: A highly experienced US-based investigative journalist, to lead our project tracking the backlash against women’s and LGBTIQ rights. Extended Deadline: Friday 15 May 2020.
Por debajo de las medidas centralizadas de gran alcance, en China las redes descentralizadas han proporcionado alivio a miles de personas. English Português