Juan Cruz Ferre
@jferre.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at Rowan University.
I do research on Political Economy, Health Policy, Latin America, Welfare & Labor
I do research on Political Economy, Health Policy, Latin America, Welfare & Labor
Check out my piece in @journalspectre.bsky.social on welfare policy by center-left govs in Latin America.
With all the talk about socialists in office at local level (#Mamdani) & municipal socialism, it's helpful to note the limits of state-management by the Left spectrejournal.com/the-turning-...
With all the talk about socialists in office at local level (#Mamdani) & municipal socialism, it's helpful to note the limits of state-management by the Left spectrejournal.com/the-turning-...
The Turning Tide – Spectre Journal
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November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Check out my piece in @journalspectre.bsky.social on welfare policy by center-left govs in Latin America.
With all the talk about socialists in office at local level (#Mamdani) & municipal socialism, it's helpful to note the limits of state-management by the Left spectrejournal.com/the-turning-...
With all the talk about socialists in office at local level (#Mamdani) & municipal socialism, it's helpful to note the limits of state-management by the Left spectrejournal.com/the-turning-...
Reposted by Juan Cruz Ferre
Issue 12 is in the mail!
With features by @redprof.bsky.social , Clara Mattei, Ilya Matveev, and @jferre.bsky.social.
With features by @redprof.bsky.social , Clara Mattei, Ilya Matveev, and @jferre.bsky.social.
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Issue 12 is in the mail!
With features by @redprof.bsky.social , Clara Mattei, Ilya Matveev, and @jferre.bsky.social.
With features by @redprof.bsky.social , Clara Mattei, Ilya Matveev, and @jferre.bsky.social.
In this article published #OpenAccess in @larrlasa.bsky.social, I provide an overview of the social and political phenomena that gave rise to libertarianism and led to the victory of Javier #Milei in #Argentina. It's based on a review of 10 recent books on the topic
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The Rise of Javier Milei and the Emergence of Authoritarian Liberalism in Argentina | Latin American Research Review | Cambridge Core
The Rise of Javier Milei and the Emergence of Authoritarian Liberalism in Argentina
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April 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
In this article published #OpenAccess in @larrlasa.bsky.social, I provide an overview of the social and political phenomena that gave rise to libertarianism and led to the victory of Javier #Milei in #Argentina. It's based on a review of 10 recent books on the topic
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Something extraordinary is happening in Argentina: the fans of two futbol (soccer) teams came out in support of retirees yesterday, against vicious cuts by the Milei government. Retirees and fans were repressed by the police, now dozens of other club fans will come out next week
March 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Something extraordinary is happening in Argentina: the fans of two futbol (soccer) teams came out in support of retirees yesterday, against vicious cuts by the Milei government. Retirees and fans were repressed by the police, now dozens of other club fans will come out next week
What's immediately apparent is the shift to the right. But here are some important counter-tendencies that the Left needs to consider and take advantage of.
My latest article on @leftvoice.bsky.social
www.leftvoice.org/class-strugg...
My latest article on @leftvoice.bsky.social
www.leftvoice.org/class-strugg...
Class Struggle and the Relation of Forces Under Trump 2.0: Three Counter-Tendencies to the Rightward Shift - Left Voice
Despite the rightward shift, growing labor power, reactions to Trump’s attacks, and working-class consciousness are counter-tendencies that could undermine capitalist hegemony. These should be taken i...
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January 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What's immediately apparent is the shift to the right. But here are some important counter-tendencies that the Left needs to consider and take advantage of.
My latest article on @leftvoice.bsky.social
www.leftvoice.org/class-strugg...
My latest article on @leftvoice.bsky.social
www.leftvoice.org/class-strugg...
NYC doctors ready to strike!
I hear that that tentative agreement the union (DC) is circulating is not good enough
www.leftvoice.org/the-rubicon-...
I hear that that tentative agreement the union (DC) is circulating is not good enough
www.leftvoice.org/the-rubicon-...
“The Rubicon Was Several Rivers Back”: NYC Doctors Are Ready to Strike - Left Voice
In a deadlock with the bosses and the city over contract negotiations, one thousand doctors across New York City are fighting for their rights and those of their colleagues and patients. Left Voice sp...
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January 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
NYC doctors ready to strike!
I hear that that tentative agreement the union (DC) is circulating is not good enough
www.leftvoice.org/the-rubicon-...
I hear that that tentative agreement the union (DC) is circulating is not good enough
www.leftvoice.org/the-rubicon-...
Breaking: Residents & fellows at Temple hospital vote to unionize by a crushing 425 to 11.
This is one of 5 hospitals whose residents filed for a union.
Here’s a recent interview w/one of the physician organizers in this unprecedented drive @cirseiu
www.leftvoice.org/philadelphia...
This is one of 5 hospitals whose residents filed for a union.
Here’s a recent interview w/one of the physician organizers in this unprecedented drive @cirseiu
www.leftvoice.org/philadelphia...
Philadelphia’s Doctors-in-Training Are Unionizing by the Thousands - Left Voice
In November, thousands of doctors-in-training launched union drives at four different hospitals across Philadelphia. Left Voice spoke with an organizer of one of these union drives about their efforts...
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January 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Breaking: Residents & fellows at Temple hospital vote to unionize by a crushing 425 to 11.
This is one of 5 hospitals whose residents filed for a union.
Here’s a recent interview w/one of the physician organizers in this unprecedented drive @cirseiu
www.leftvoice.org/philadelphia...
This is one of 5 hospitals whose residents filed for a union.
Here’s a recent interview w/one of the physician organizers in this unprecedented drive @cirseiu
www.leftvoice.org/philadelphia...
Residents and fellows in Philly have had enough of ridiculously long work-schedules, inappropriate tasks, and meager wages. They want a union and they’re ready to fight for their rights!
Here’s an interview we did with one of them
www.leftvoice.org/philadelphia...
Here’s an interview we did with one of them
www.leftvoice.org/philadelphia...
Philadelphia’s Doctors-in-Training Are Unionizing by the Thousands - Left Voice
In November, thousands of doctors-in-training launched union drives at four different hospitals across Philadelphia. Left Voice spoke with an organizer of one of these union drives about their efforts...
www.leftvoice.org
January 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Residents and fellows in Philly have had enough of ridiculously long work-schedules, inappropriate tasks, and meager wages. They want a union and they’re ready to fight for their rights!
Here’s an interview we did with one of them
www.leftvoice.org/philadelphia...
Here’s an interview we did with one of them
www.leftvoice.org/philadelphia...
Over 5,000 physicians, nurses, and other frontline caregivers at 8 hospitals in the Providence system (Oregon) are gearing up for a strike
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2024-2025 Providence 10 Day Public Petition
Stand with nurses, physicians and other frontline caregivers who want Providence to get back to the negotiating table and settle a fair contract to avoid a strike.
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January 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Over 5,000 physicians, nurses, and other frontline caregivers at 8 hospitals in the Providence system (Oregon) are gearing up for a strike
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I remember when NYC subways were covered with Shen Yun ads. They said “China before communism” showing a colorful, magnificent dance performance. Turns out Shen Yun relied on massive unpaid labor, justified on religious grounds, to accumulate $266 Million in just 10 years.
It’s a great metaphor
It’s a great metaphor
December 31, 2024 at 5:04 PM
I remember when NYC subways were covered with Shen Yun ads. They said “China before communism” showing a colorful, magnificent dance performance. Turns out Shen Yun relied on massive unpaid labor, justified on religious grounds, to accumulate $266 Million in just 10 years.
It’s a great metaphor
It’s a great metaphor
So many things wrong with this. 1. It’s not “war”, it’s a genocide
2. “War” seems to be a random incident, with no culprits, when the responsibility for this is clear: primarily, Israel & US governments
3. Why highlight the 1/million story with happy ending? NYT trying give a positive spin again 😡
2. “War” seems to be a random incident, with no culprits, when the responsibility for this is clear: primarily, Israel & US governments
3. Why highlight the 1/million story with happy ending? NYT trying give a positive spin again 😡
December 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM
So many things wrong with this. 1. It’s not “war”, it’s a genocide
2. “War” seems to be a random incident, with no culprits, when the responsibility for this is clear: primarily, Israel & US governments
3. Why highlight the 1/million story with happy ending? NYT trying give a positive spin again 😡
2. “War” seems to be a random incident, with no culprits, when the responsibility for this is clear: primarily, Israel & US governments
3. Why highlight the 1/million story with happy ending? NYT trying give a positive spin again 😡
Incredible energy among Amazon workers on strike at JFK8 warehouse!
#AmazonStrike
#AmazonStrike
December 22, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Incredible energy among Amazon workers on strike at JFK8 warehouse!
#AmazonStrike
#AmazonStrike
Physicians at 4 of the largest public hospitals in NYC just voted to authorize a strike due to understaffing #healthWorkkers #NYC #HplusHStrike www.doctorscouncil.org/news/nyc-hea...
News from Doctors Council: NYC Health + Hospitals Doctors Vote to Authorize A Work Stoppage Amid Ongoing Understaffing Crisis, Busy Holiday Season
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December 20, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Physicians at 4 of the largest public hospitals in NYC just voted to authorize a strike due to understaffing #healthWorkkers #NYC #HplusHStrike www.doctorscouncil.org/news/nyc-hea...
Reposted by Juan Cruz Ferre
Health insurance companies are a center-piece in a deeply corrupt, inhumane, and deleterious health system that allows business people to reap lofty profits even if it brings premature death, disability, and pain onto millions of families every day.
By @jferre.bsky.social
By @jferre.bsky.social
How Health Insurance Became a Boon for Business and a Plight for the Rest of Us - Left Voice
Health insurance companies are a center-piece in a deeply corrupt, inhumane, and deleterious health system that allows business people to reap lofty profits even if it brings premature death, disabili...
www.leftvoice.org
December 9, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Health insurance companies are a center-piece in a deeply corrupt, inhumane, and deleterious health system that allows business people to reap lofty profits even if it brings premature death, disability, and pain onto millions of families every day.
By @jferre.bsky.social
By @jferre.bsky.social
In this article, I give a historical overview of the rise of the #HealthInsurance industry and describe their modus operandi. This is how insurers became the most hated institution in the US
#UnitedHealthcare #delaydenydepose
www.leftvoice.org/how-health-i...
#UnitedHealthcare #delaydenydepose
www.leftvoice.org/how-health-i...
How Health Insurance Became a Boon for Business and a Plight for the Rest of Us - Left Voice
Health insurance companies are a center-piece in a deeply corrupt, inhumane, and deleterious health system that allows business people to reap lofty profits even if it brings premature death, disabili...
www.leftvoice.org
December 8, 2024 at 9:40 PM
In this article, I give a historical overview of the rise of the #HealthInsurance industry and describe their modus operandi. This is how insurers became the most hated institution in the US
#UnitedHealthcare #delaydenydepose
www.leftvoice.org/how-health-i...
#UnitedHealthcare #delaydenydepose
www.leftvoice.org/how-health-i...
