Many of us are drawn to the idea of a New Left because we yearn for change of a certain type: toward a more democratic, egalitarian, cooperative and sustainable society. In practice, however, the left is in a perilous state in many countries. Reactionary populist and nativist movements are making inroads among constituencies, especially the working class, who might be expected to favour progressive causes.
What needs to be done to rejuvenate the left, to build a new left in sync with the 21st century? No one has all the answers. But at least we can identify the key questions and reflect on the possibilities.
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“Richard Sandbrook – PROGRESSIVE FUTURES BLOG, eh? Sounds like a blog with some interesting ideas about what’s coming down the line! It’s good to think about the future and how things might change. For anyone interested in social issues, policy, or maybe even considering studies in political science at a university, here’s a link with some info on university costs: <a href=”https://jakarta.telkomuniversity.ac.id/en/how-much-does-public-vs-private-college-cost/”>Telkom University Jakarta</a>. Let’s hear what Richard Sandbrook has to say about those progressive futures, eh?”