Gianpaolo Baiocchi
Gianpaolo Baiocchi is Professor of Sociology at NYU and Director of the Urban Democracy Lab. His most recent book is We, the Sovereign.
We can’t fight the right with top-down ideas and bottom-up foot soldiers.
Gianpaolo Baiocchi responds to Lisa L. Miller‘s “The Dead End of Checks and Balances.”
Becoming Lula
How a metalworker became perhaps the most voted-for person on the planet—and a model for the future of the left.
Housing Is a Social Good
The American Jobs Plan mirrors past efforts at affordable housing that contributed to our problems and failed Black Americans. We need to take housing out of the private market.
Bolsonaro’s War Against Reason
The Brazilian president’s offensive against universities threatens democracy and recalls the dark years of the country’s dictatorship.
The War on Brazilian Democracy
Since taking office in January, President Jair Bolsonaro has not only become less popular. He has also done perhaps irreparable damage to fundamental democratic institutions.
Who Supports Brazil’s New Strongman?
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro is within an inch of the presidency.
Brazilian Democracy in Peril
Brazil has been in disarray since 2016’s presidential impeachment, but after the murder of the country’s most exciting progressive politician, Brazilians must decide whether to be outraged or resigned.
The Brazilian Coup’s Image Problem
New leaks prove the impeachment is intended to protect corrupt politicians.
