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Peter Bloom

Dr. Peter Bloom is a lecturer in the Department of People and Organizations at the Open University. He has published widely on issues of 21st-century democracy, politics, and economics in both scholarly journals and in publications including the Washington Post, The New Statesman, Roar, Open Democracy, The Conversation, and Common Dreams. His books include "Beyond Power and Resistance: Politics at the Radical Limits" (2016).

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Twitter canceling Trump’s account shows that real political power in the United States shifted from government to corporations long ago. And if the optimism of the inauguration is going to do more than just ring in an era of hollow hope, it must directly take on this corporate power.

Beware Corporate ‘Democracy Washing’: Twitter, Trump, and the Danger of Privatizing the Fight Against Fascism

Twitter canceling Trump’s account shows that real political power in the United States shifted from government to corporations.

Peter Bloom · Jan 23, 2021

Centrist push back against social movements and voters that departed to far form their middle class and rich comfort zones, are more dangerous than ever. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Resisting the "Moderate" Reaction

To defeat Trumpism the extreme centre must stop blaming leftist and minorities for their losses.

Peter Bloom · Nov 6, 2020

Former US President Barack Obama addresses the virtual Democratic National Convention on August 19, 2020. (Photo: PBS News/YouTube Screengrab)

The “Obama Inspiration Syndrome”

It will take more than inspiring speeches to save democracy.

Peter Bloom · Aug 20, 2020

2020 Democratic hopeful and mega-billionaire Michael Bloomberg and Republican President Donald Trump share a congenial moment in this file photo. (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

The Real Global Threat to 21st Century Freedom Is Authoritarian Capitalism Not Democratic Socialism

The fascists and plutocrats are not just coming... they are already here.

Peter Bloom · Mar 1, 2020

The broadcaster's exit poll results projected on the outside of the BBC building in London shows Jeremy Corbyn's opposition Labour Party predicted to win 191 seats and lose the general election as the ballots begin to be counted in the general election on December 12, 2019. (Photo: Tolga Akmen / AFP / via Getty Images)

UK Election Shows Progressive Must Have More Than Great Policies, They Need to Win

There is no way to spin the results of this election as anything other than disastrous. So what should be done?

Peter Bloom · Dec 13, 2019

Forget Russia, The Real Threat to Democracy Are Corporate Assets Like Clinton and Trump

Here's a truth that is very unpopular among many in the U.S. mainstream: the nation's democracy is being corrupted from the inside, not from abroad.

Peter Bloom · Oct 28, 2019

It is indisputable that Trump has a history of racism. It is also clear that he uses sensationalist politically incorrect rhetoric to hide a deeper neoliberal agenda of deregulation and corporate power. Just as troubling is that the Democrats similarly exploit this racist spectacle for the same purposes. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Viral Racism and the Politics of Distraction

Republican and Democrats are both exploiting Trump's racism to avoid dealing with real issues.

Peter Bloom · Aug 2, 2019

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) speaks as Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) hold a press conference addressing remarks made by President Donald Trump.

The Dangerous Truth about Trump’s Racism: White Power, Elite Rule, and Justified Privilege

“The Squad” threaten his very elite existence and the eugenicist convictions that underpin its legitimacy

Peter Bloom · Jul 21, 2019

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