Karl Widerquist
@karlwiderquist.bsky.social
Political philosopher & economist focused on distributive justice. Writes about Basic Income; the ethics of poverty, freedom, inequality, & other stuff. Works at Georgetown-Qatar. Lives in New Orleans. Website: Widerquist.com, email Karl@widerquist.com
TODAY: Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protests at the circle entrance to City Park at Esplanade
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30am
Thursday evenings, 4:15pm-whenever
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30am
Thursday evenings, 4:15pm-whenever
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
TODAY: Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protests at the circle entrance to City Park at Esplanade
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30am
Thursday evenings, 4:15pm-whenever
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30am
Thursday evenings, 4:15pm-whenever
I'm speaking at this event at Tulane University tonight: "Freedom in Motion," 6-8PM, 102 Jones Hall, 6801 Freret Street, New Orleans. Topics:
6:00: Opening
6:15: Immigration
6:45: AI
7:15: Basic Income (Otto Letho, Natalie Rupp, Scott Santens, & me)
6:00: Opening
6:15: Immigration
6:45: AI
7:15: Basic Income (Otto Letho, Natalie Rupp, Scott Santens, & me)
FREEDOM IN MOTION | The Tulane Journal
www.thetulanejournal.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I'm speaking at this event at Tulane University tonight: "Freedom in Motion," 6-8PM, 102 Jones Hall, 6801 Freret Street, New Orleans. Topics:
6:00: Opening
6:15: Immigration
6:45: AI
7:15: Basic Income (Otto Letho, Natalie Rupp, Scott Santens, & me)
6:00: Opening
6:15: Immigration
6:45: AI
7:15: Basic Income (Otto Letho, Natalie Rupp, Scott Santens, & me)
TODAY: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025: pro-democracy protests in two New Orleans neighborhoods
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:00-5:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:00-5:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
TODAY: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025: pro-democracy protests in two New Orleans neighborhoods
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:00-5:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:00-5:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
The Fatal Trap UBI Boosters Keep Falling Into. By Karl Widerquist. The MIT Press Reader, Nov 10, 2025
The Fatal Trap UBI Boosters Keep Falling Into
To win the argument for universal basic income, advocates must confront the myth that less work means less worth.
thereader.mitpress.mit.edu
November 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The Fatal Trap UBI Boosters Keep Falling Into. By Karl Widerquist. The MIT Press Reader, Nov 10, 2025
Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protest TODAY, 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St., New Orleans
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protest TODAY, 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St., New Orleans
Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protests around New Orleans
Mondays:
- 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
- 4-5pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
Mondays:
- 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
- 4-5pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protests around New Orleans
Mondays:
- 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
- 4-5pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
Mondays:
- 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
- 4-5pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
SATURDAY: Stand up for Democracy, pop-up protests in two New Orleans neighborhoods:
- 11:30am-noon, N. Rampart and St. Ann St
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 11:30am-noon, N. Rampart and St. Ann St
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
SATURDAY: Stand up for Democracy, pop-up protests in two New Orleans neighborhoods:
- 11:30am-noon, N. Rampart and St. Ann St
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 11:30am-noon, N. Rampart and St. Ann St
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
TODAY: Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protests at the circle entrance to City Park at Esplanade
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30am
Thursday evenings, 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30am
Thursday evenings, 5:00-7:00pm
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
TODAY: Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protests at the circle entrance to City Park at Esplanade
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30am
Thursday evenings, 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30am
Thursday evenings, 5:00-7:00pm
TODAY (Wed. Nov. 5): two pro-democracy neighborhood pop-up protests in New Orleans
- 5:00-6:00pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:00-6:00pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
TODAY (Wed. Nov. 5): two pro-democracy neighborhood pop-up protests in New Orleans
- 5:00-6:00pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:00-6:00pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
Protest today at a NEW TIME:
Honk for Democracy Pop-up protests
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Carrollton Ave. & Zimpel St.,
New Orleans, LA
Honk for Democracy Pop-up protests
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Carrollton Ave. & Zimpel St.,
New Orleans, LA
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Protest today at a NEW TIME:
Honk for Democracy Pop-up protests
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Carrollton Ave. & Zimpel St.,
New Orleans, LA
Honk for Democracy Pop-up protests
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Carrollton Ave. & Zimpel St.,
New Orleans, LA
Stand up for Democracy, pop-up protests today and tomorrow in two New Orleans neighborhoods:
- Monday: 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
- Tuesday: 5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
- Monday: 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
- Tuesday: 5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
November 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Stand up for Democracy, pop-up protests today and tomorrow in two New Orleans neighborhoods:
- Monday: 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
- Tuesday: 5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
- Monday: 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
- Tuesday: 5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protests around New Orleans this week:
Mondays:
- 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
- 5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
Wednesdays:
- 5:00-6:00pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
...
Mondays:
- 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
- 5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
Wednesdays:
- 5:00-6:00pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
...
November 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Stand up for Democracy, neighborhood pop-up protests around New Orleans this week:
Mondays:
- 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
- 5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
Wednesdays:
- 5:00-6:00pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
...
Mondays:
- 5:00-5:20pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
- 5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
Wednesdays:
- 5:00-6:00pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:00-5:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine
...
Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025: Two pop-up pro-democracy protests in New Orleans:
11:30am-noon, N. Rampart and St. Ann St
12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon Ave. & Magazine St.
11:30am-noon, N. Rampart and St. Ann St
12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon Ave. & Magazine St.
October 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025: Two pop-up pro-democracy protests in New Orleans:
11:30am-noon, N. Rampart and St. Ann St
12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon Ave. & Magazine St.
11:30am-noon, N. Rampart and St. Ann St
12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon Ave. & Magazine St.
TODAY: morning and evening pro-democracy protests in New Orleans:
Morning: 7:30-8:30am, City Park & Esplanade
Evening: 5:30-7:00pm, City Park & Esplanade
Morning: 7:30-8:30am, City Park & Esplanade
Evening: 5:30-7:00pm, City Park & Esplanade
October 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
TODAY: morning and evening pro-democracy protests in New Orleans:
Morning: 7:30-8:30am, City Park & Esplanade
Evening: 5:30-7:00pm, City Park & Esplanade
Morning: 7:30-8:30am, City Park & Esplanade
Evening: 5:30-7:00pm, City Park & Esplanade
Two pro-democracy pop-up protests in New Orleans today, Wed. Oct. 29:
- 5:30-6:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:30-5:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:30-6:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:30-5:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
October 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Two pro-democracy pop-up protests in New Orleans today, Wed. Oct. 29:
- 5:30-6:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:30-5:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:30-6:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
- 5:30-5:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
Two pop-up pro-democracy protests in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 28:
- 5:00-6:00pm on Carrollton & Zimpel
- 6:00-6:20pm on Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:00-6:00pm on Carrollton & Zimpel
- 6:00-6:20pm on Napoleon & Magazine
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Two pop-up pro-democracy protests in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 28:
- 5:00-6:00pm on Carrollton & Zimpel
- 6:00-6:20pm on Napoleon & Magazine
- 5:00-6:00pm on Carrollton & Zimpel
- 6:00-6:20pm on Napoleon & Magazine
Pro-democracy pop-up protest 5:30-5:50pm, Monday, Oct. 27, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St., New Orleans
October 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Pro-democracy pop-up protest 5:30-5:50pm, Monday, Oct. 27, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St., New Orleans
New Orleans will have 9 pop-up pro-democracy protests, in 6 locations, on 5 different days this week--as usual:
Mondays:
5:30-5:50pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
6:00-6:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine...
Mondays:
5:30-5:50pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
6:00-6:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine...
October 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
New Orleans will have 9 pop-up pro-democracy protests, in 6 locations, on 5 different days this week--as usual:
Mondays:
5:30-5:50pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
6:00-6:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine...
Mondays:
5:30-5:50pm, St. Charles Ave. & 7th St.
Tuesdays:
5:00-6:00pm, Carrollton & Zimpel
6:00-6:20pm, Napoleon & Magazine...
Correction:
Stand up for Democracy
Two pop-up protests in New Orleans tomorrow,
Saturday, October 25, 2025:
- 11:30am-noon, Rampart & St. Ann
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
Stand up for Democracy
Two pop-up protests in New Orleans tomorrow,
Saturday, October 25, 2025:
- 11:30am-noon, Rampart & St. Ann
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
October 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Correction:
Stand up for Democracy
Two pop-up protests in New Orleans tomorrow,
Saturday, October 25, 2025:
- 11:30am-noon, Rampart & St. Ann
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
Stand up for Democracy
Two pop-up protests in New Orleans tomorrow,
Saturday, October 25, 2025:
- 11:30am-noon, Rampart & St. Ann
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
Stand up for democracy: two pop-up protests in New Orleans tomorrow: Saturday, October 24, 2025
- 11:30am-noon, Rampart & St. Ann
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 11:30am-noon, Rampart & St. Ann
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Stand up for democracy: two pop-up protests in New Orleans tomorrow: Saturday, October 24, 2025
- 11:30am-noon, Rampart & St. Ann
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
- 11:30am-noon, Rampart & St. Ann
- 12:30-12:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
Two pop-up pro-democracy protests tomorrow (Thursday, October 23, 2025) from 7:30am to 8:30 and and from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Esplanade entrance to City Park.
October 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Two pop-up pro-democracy protests tomorrow (Thursday, October 23, 2025) from 7:30am to 8:30 and and from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Esplanade entrance to City Park.
Two pop-up protests in New Orleans tonight (Wednesday Oct. 22):
5:30-6:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
5:30-5:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
5:30-6:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
5:30-5:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
October 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Two pop-up protests in New Orleans tonight (Wednesday Oct. 22):
5:30-6:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
5:30-5:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
5:30-6:30pm, Elysian Fields & St. Claude
5:30-5:50pm, Napoleon & Magazine
Reposted by Karl Widerquist
W/ JOINING "NO KINGS DAY” LAST SATURDAY & SIGNING OUR #Change.org PETITION👇, & CALLS, we demand that #Congress impeach & convict Hitleresque fascist & #MAGA #Project2025 wannabe King #Trump
#StrongerTogether #UnitedWeStand
www.change.org/p/with-this-...
TYVM @karlwiderquist.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
#StrongerTogether #UnitedWeStand
www.change.org/p/with-this-...
TYVM @karlwiderquist.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
October 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
W/ JOINING "NO KINGS DAY” LAST SATURDAY & SIGNING OUR #Change.org PETITION👇, & CALLS, we demand that #Congress impeach & convict Hitleresque fascist & #MAGA #Project2025 wannabe King #Trump
#StrongerTogether #UnitedWeStand
www.change.org/p/with-this-...
TYVM @karlwiderquist.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
#StrongerTogether #UnitedWeStand
www.change.org/p/with-this-...
TYVM @karlwiderquist.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
No Kings New Orleans: October 18, 2025
YouTube video by Karl Widerquist's Personal Channel
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM