Covid 19 and the Politics of Emergency

Many in the U.S. are despairing over the Trump administration’s inaction and fumbling in the face of the pandemic  But political scientist Alex Gourevitch cautions that we should be careful what we wish for.  He discusses the imposition of authoritarian measures around the world, treating democracy as a luxury in the time of coronavirus. Resources: Alex Gourevitch, “A Democratic Virus” Jacobin, April 9, 2020 The post Covid 19 and the Politics of Emergency appeared first on KPFA.