Pedro Roquete
@pedro-roquete.bsky.social
Contingência, ironia e solidariedade.
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The new World Inequality Report 2026.
The richest 56,000 people have three times as much wealth as the poorest half of humankind (who are dying prematurely by the millions each year from poverty-related causes).
wir2026.wid.world/www-site/upl...
The richest 56,000 people have three times as much wealth as the poorest half of humankind (who are dying prematurely by the millions each year from poverty-related causes).
wir2026.wid.world/www-site/upl...
December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The new World Inequality Report 2026.
The richest 56,000 people have three times as much wealth as the poorest half of humankind (who are dying prematurely by the millions each year from poverty-related causes).
wir2026.wid.world/www-site/upl...
The richest 56,000 people have three times as much wealth as the poorest half of humankind (who are dying prematurely by the millions each year from poverty-related causes).
wir2026.wid.world/www-site/upl...
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I wrote for Project Syndicate on the year ahead, Brexit, Trump, Albania and the UK, conjectural history and the Ventotene Manifesto...
The Year That Could Be
Lea Ypi considers what the near future could hold for a world that seems to have lost its way.
www.project-syndicate.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I wrote for Project Syndicate on the year ahead, Brexit, Trump, Albania and the UK, conjectural history and the Ventotene Manifesto...
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Without “near-constant efforts by the United States, Israel and Hamas are likely to settle into an uneasy relationship that avoids all-out war but is nevertheless characterized by constant conflict,” writes Daniel Byman.
Gaza’s New Normal
Persistent limited conflict is more likely than peace.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Without “near-constant efforts by the United States, Israel and Hamas are likely to settle into an uneasy relationship that avoids all-out war but is nevertheless characterized by constant conflict,” writes Daniel Byman.
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Tyson Cole. #NewYorkerCartoons
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December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Tyson Cole. #NewYorkerCartoons
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#NexoPolíticasPúblicas | Esta pesquisa investiga como priorizar e distribuir recursos de SAN (Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional). Leia com #acessolivre no 'Acadêmico' de Claudia Cheron König, Bruna Liria Avelhan, Bruno Valim Magalhães e Renan Rosolem Machado
Como priorizar e distribuir recursos de segurança alimentar e nutricional
Esta pesquisa, desenvolvida pelo Instituto PENSI - Fundação José Luiz Setúbal, investiga como priorizar e distribuir recursos de SAN (Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional)
dlvr.it
December 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#NexoPolíticasPúblicas | Esta pesquisa investiga como priorizar e distribuir recursos de SAN (Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional). Leia com #acessolivre no 'Acadêmico' de Claudia Cheron König, Bruna Liria Avelhan, Bruno Valim Magalhães e Renan Rosolem Machado
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This weeks post: Labour, a supply side explanation for the rise of populism, and the growing acceptability of xenophobic discourse in the UK mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/12/labo...
Voters haven't suddenly become more xenophobic/racist. So the reason public discourse has is due to politicians.
Voters haven't suddenly become more xenophobic/racist. So the reason public discourse has is due to politicians.
Labour, a supply side explanation for the rise of populism, and the growing acceptability of xenophobic discourse in the UK
I never cease to be amazed at how bad Labour politicians are at politics. It may seem arrogant for an economist to say that, but it’s not ...
mainlymacro.blogspot.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
This weeks post: Labour, a supply side explanation for the rise of populism, and the growing acceptability of xenophobic discourse in the UK mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/12/labo...
Voters haven't suddenly become more xenophobic/racist. So the reason public discourse has is due to politicians.
Voters haven't suddenly become more xenophobic/racist. So the reason public discourse has is due to politicians.
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Retired physician here.
In 38 Yr career 1984-2022 my experience:
Measles - 0 cases
Mumps - 0
Rubella - 0
Polio - 0 active. Few post polio paralysis in Nepal, 0 in UK
Whooping Cough - 0
Tetanus - 2 or 3 cases in Nepal, 0 in UK
Meningococcal- several cases in 1980s (before vaccine available. 0 since)
In 38 Yr career 1984-2022 my experience:
Measles - 0 cases
Mumps - 0
Rubella - 0
Polio - 0 active. Few post polio paralysis in Nepal, 0 in UK
Whooping Cough - 0
Tetanus - 2 or 3 cases in Nepal, 0 in UK
Meningococcal- several cases in 1980s (before vaccine available. 0 since)
🚨new Indie SAGE report on childhood diseases!
🧵Vaccines have been so successful that once common diseases are now so rare that even many doctors might never see a case.
In this report we describe 12 diseases, their consequences & impact of vaccines 1/15
independentsage.org/report/preve...
🧵Vaccines have been so successful that once common diseases are now so rare that even many doctors might never see a case.
In this report we describe 12 diseases, their consequences & impact of vaccines 1/15
independentsage.org/report/preve...
December 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Retired physician here.
In 38 Yr career 1984-2022 my experience:
Measles - 0 cases
Mumps - 0
Rubella - 0
Polio - 0 active. Few post polio paralysis in Nepal, 0 in UK
Whooping Cough - 0
Tetanus - 2 or 3 cases in Nepal, 0 in UK
Meningococcal- several cases in 1980s (before vaccine available. 0 since)
In 38 Yr career 1984-2022 my experience:
Measles - 0 cases
Mumps - 0
Rubella - 0
Polio - 0 active. Few post polio paralysis in Nepal, 0 in UK
Whooping Cough - 0
Tetanus - 2 or 3 cases in Nepal, 0 in UK
Meningococcal- several cases in 1980s (before vaccine available. 0 since)
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Pergunto-me se Cameron terá visto A Queda do Céu, Pergunto-me se o seu público terá visto o doc poético/ensaístico da dupla Eryk Rocha/Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha
blogdomertenblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/a...
blogdomertenblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/a...
December 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Pergunto-me se Cameron terá visto A Queda do Céu, Pergunto-me se o seu público terá visto o doc poético/ensaístico da dupla Eryk Rocha/Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha
blogdomertenblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/a...
blogdomertenblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/a...
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Americans have witnessed principled dissent this year, from prosecutors who refused orders to university presidents who would not retreat from their vision of academic freedom.
Donald Trump is likely to face more of it next year
Donald Trump is likely to face more of it next year
A vote against gerrymandering shows why political courage is rare
Yet it is particularly valuable now
econ.st
December 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Americans have witnessed principled dissent this year, from prosecutors who refused orders to university presidents who would not retreat from their vision of academic freedom.
Donald Trump is likely to face more of it next year
Donald Trump is likely to face more of it next year
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[The piauí Herald] Após passar PL da dosimetria e destruir licenciamento ambiental, Congresso reinstaura capitanias hereditárias piaui.co/4anKNnp
December 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
[The piauí Herald] Após passar PL da dosimetria e destruir licenciamento ambiental, Congresso reinstaura capitanias hereditárias piaui.co/4anKNnp
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Y'days post: Understanding the rise of the populist far right mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/12/unde...
The role of social norms of humanitarism and anti-racism, and their abandonment by political elites and others, in explaining the rise in right wing populism.
The role of social norms of humanitarism and anti-racism, and their abandonment by political elites and others, in explaining the rise in right wing populism.
Understanding the rise of the populist far right
This is a follow-up to last week’s post. Occasionally I receive comments on social media that point me to academic analysis that I wasn’t ...
mainlymacro.blogspot.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Y'days post: Understanding the rise of the populist far right mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/12/unde...
The role of social norms of humanitarism and anti-racism, and their abandonment by political elites and others, in explaining the rise in right wing populism.
The role of social norms of humanitarism and anti-racism, and their abandonment by political elites and others, in explaining the rise in right wing populism.
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Je vous recommande chaudement : c'est un des livres les plus maléfiques que j'aie pu lire (et j'en ai lu beaucoup).
Le capitalisme dans ce qu'il a de plus étroit, superficiel, brutal. L'asphyxie de toute valeur au nom de la productivité, déguisée en bien commun.
Très intéressant.
Le capitalisme dans ce qu'il a de plus étroit, superficiel, brutal. L'asphyxie de toute valeur au nom de la productivité, déguisée en bien commun.
Très intéressant.
December 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Je vous recommande chaudement : c'est un des livres les plus maléfiques que j'aie pu lire (et j'en ai lu beaucoup).
Le capitalisme dans ce qu'il a de plus étroit, superficiel, brutal. L'asphyxie de toute valeur au nom de la productivité, déguisée en bien commun.
Très intéressant.
Le capitalisme dans ce qu'il a de plus étroit, superficiel, brutal. L'asphyxie de toute valeur au nom de la productivité, déguisée en bien commun.
Très intéressant.
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In the war on Gaza, the machinery of surveillance merged with the machinery of death. “We were used to drones watching us. Now lowflying quadcopters were carrying grenades,” @mohamhawish.bsky.social writes.
Watched, Tracked, and Targeted in Gaza
Life under Israel’s all-encompassing surveillance regime.
nymag.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In the war on Gaza, the machinery of surveillance merged with the machinery of death. “We were used to drones watching us. Now lowflying quadcopters were carrying grenades,” @mohamhawish.bsky.social writes.
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Ricardo Terena afirma que: “Quando a gente teve a Constituição, teve ali um prazo de cinco anos para se realizar a demarcação dos territórios, que nunca se cumpriu. Com o passar dos anos, cada vez mais a gente vê uma relativização dos nossos direitos com relação aos territórios”
Direito indígena é moeda de troca em disputa entre Congresso e STF, diz advogado indígena
Representante da Articulação dos Povos Indígenas critica uso político do Marco Temporal em conflito entre poderes
dlvr.it
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Ricardo Terena afirma que: “Quando a gente teve a Constituição, teve ali um prazo de cinco anos para se realizar a demarcação dos territórios, que nunca se cumpriu. Com o passar dos anos, cada vez mais a gente vê uma relativização dos nossos direitos com relação aos territórios”
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A perfect storm of technology, cultural conditions and educational choices seem to be producing a generation of kids who are not readers. Read to the end (like our kids should be doing!) for some slivers of hope. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A perfect storm of technology, cultural conditions and educational choices seem to be producing a generation of kids who are not readers. Read to the end (like our kids should be doing!) for some slivers of hope. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
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#NexoPolíticasPúblicas | [opinião] “Esse conjunto evidencia uma comunidade de percepção, enraizada na experiência concreta dos eventos climáticos”. Leia com #acessolivre no ‘Ponto de Vista’ de Jean-François Véran e Sarah Beatriz Oliveira do Nascimento
O que 899 trabalhadores revelam sobre o clima na Amazônia
Esse conjunto evidencia uma comunidade de percepção, enraizada na experiência concreta dos eventos climáticos, especialmente das secas excepcionais declaradas em Altamira em 2023 e 2024
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#NexoPolíticasPúblicas | [opinião] “Esse conjunto evidencia uma comunidade de percepção, enraizada na experiência concreta dos eventos climáticos”. Leia com #acessolivre no ‘Ponto de Vista’ de Jean-François Véran e Sarah Beatriz Oliveira do Nascimento
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Anielle Franco critica fim das cotas raciais aprovado em SC
“Querem nos ver fora das universidades, mas as cotas abrem portas e nosso caminho é sem volta”, defende a ministra
jornalggn.com.br/cidadania/an...
“Querem nos ver fora das universidades, mas as cotas abrem portas e nosso caminho é sem volta”, defende a ministra
jornalggn.com.br/cidadania/an...
Anielle Franco critica fim das cotas raciais aprovado em SC
“Querem nos ver fora das universidades, mas as cotas abrem portas e nosso caminho é sem volta”, defende a ministra
jornalggn.com.br
December 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Anielle Franco critica fim das cotas raciais aprovado em SC
“Querem nos ver fora das universidades, mas as cotas abrem portas e nosso caminho é sem volta”, defende a ministra
jornalggn.com.br/cidadania/an...
“Querem nos ver fora das universidades, mas as cotas abrem portas e nosso caminho é sem volta”, defende a ministra
jornalggn.com.br/cidadania/an...
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David Lynch, who died in January, showed us what our world was becoming, and how we should respond. www.newyorker.com/culture/2025...
2025 Was David Lynch
The filmmaker, who died in January, showed us what our world was becoming, and how we should respond.
www.newyorker.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
David Lynch, who died in January, showed us what our world was becoming, and how we should respond. www.newyorker.com/culture/2025...
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💡Extreme wealth concentration was created by policy choices.
@jayatighosh.bsky.social explained the #g20 action roadmap to reverse it, in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social:
✅ Monitor inequality like climate change
✅ Close tax loopholes for multinationals & the super-rich.
👇
shorturl.at/YsyCj
@jayatighosh.bsky.social explained the #g20 action roadmap to reverse it, in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social:
✅ Monitor inequality like climate change
✅ Close tax loopholes for multinationals & the super-rich.
👇
shorturl.at/YsyCj
December 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
💡Extreme wealth concentration was created by policy choices.
@jayatighosh.bsky.social explained the #g20 action roadmap to reverse it, in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social:
✅ Monitor inequality like climate change
✅ Close tax loopholes for multinationals & the super-rich.
👇
shorturl.at/YsyCj
@jayatighosh.bsky.social explained the #g20 action roadmap to reverse it, in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social:
✅ Monitor inequality like climate change
✅ Close tax loopholes for multinationals & the super-rich.
👇
shorturl.at/YsyCj
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After 40 years of struggle, Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement is now at nearly two million members and taking center stage in the fight for democracy and equality.
It’s done that by flying the most unlikely militant banner of all: organic food.
It’s done that by flying the most unlikely militant banner of all: organic food.
Brazil’s Massive Landless Workers’ Movement Leads the Way
After 40 years of struggle, Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement is now at nearly two million members and taking center stage in the fight for democracy and equality. It’s done that by flying the most unlikely militant banner of all: organic food.
jacobin.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
After 40 years of struggle, Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement is now at nearly two million members and taking center stage in the fight for democracy and equality.
It’s done that by flying the most unlikely militant banner of all: organic food.
It’s done that by flying the most unlikely militant banner of all: organic food.
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'The new right’s programme is in large part a revival of an older agenda. In Kast’s case, it derives from a balefully familiar source: the hard neoliberalism of the Pinochet dictatorship.'
Tony Wood on the Chilean elections:
newleftreview.org/sidecar/post...
Tony Wood on the Chilean elections:
newleftreview.org/sidecar/post...
Tony Wood, Restoration in Chile? — Sidecar
On the elections.
newleftreview.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
'The new right’s programme is in large part a revival of an older agenda. In Kast’s case, it derives from a balefully familiar source: the hard neoliberalism of the Pinochet dictatorship.'
Tony Wood on the Chilean elections:
newleftreview.org/sidecar/post...
Tony Wood on the Chilean elections:
newleftreview.org/sidecar/post...
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In a guest essay, the American history professor argues that “the current Gilded Age will end when a new movement abandons today’s politics and tackles the all-too-obvious problems of the past half-century”
The Gilded Age holds lessons for today, says Richard White
The professor of American history at Stanford University considers what might come next, in a guest essay for The World Ahead 2026
econ.st
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In a guest essay, the American history professor argues that “the current Gilded Age will end when a new movement abandons today’s politics and tackles the all-too-obvious problems of the past half-century”
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“But one thing is certain: behind the commercial, technological, strategic rivalry, we are in a philosophical and moral rivalry. And open social democracy, chosen after 1945 in Europe, is at stake”
@picharbonnier.bsky.social on NSS & europe defending its way of life
www.linkedin.com/posts/pierre...
@picharbonnier.bsky.social on NSS & europe defending its way of life
www.linkedin.com/posts/pierre...
December 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
“But one thing is certain: behind the commercial, technological, strategic rivalry, we are in a philosophical and moral rivalry. And open social democracy, chosen after 1945 in Europe, is at stake”
@picharbonnier.bsky.social on NSS & europe defending its way of life
www.linkedin.com/posts/pierre...
@picharbonnier.bsky.social on NSS & europe defending its way of life
www.linkedin.com/posts/pierre...
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“The president knows he is failing, and so he is reverting to what he knows best: trying to divert attention by stoking bigotry.”
Stephen Miller’s rhetoric “reminds me” of “Nazis,” says Rep. Ilhan Omar
During a Sunday interview on CBS News' "Face the Nation," the Minnesota congresswoman critiqued the top White House adviser’s “white supremist” comments.
www.motherjones.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“The president knows he is failing, and so he is reverting to what he knows best: trying to divert attention by stoking bigotry.”