Is Universal Basic Services a Social Democratic Reform?

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i wonder if this doesn't make the case for universal basic services over universal basic income, as a social democratic reform. Yes, ideologies are not materially entirely determined, obviously, but at the end of the day, they are materially grounded. It's true that it can lead in a more radical it lends itself to them being used as a basis for more radical forms of politics. And going back to the less fashionable, more old school idea of no, just basic services for everyone for three ah,. Just socialize as much as we canthe costs of social reproduction and make that into a value mayle.

How neoliberal conditions create popular constituencies, ideologies, and subjectivities among poor and working-class people for a violent, mean, and repressive neoliberalism—and how those reactionary politics from below converge with those generated from above. Political theorist Rodrigo Nunes analyzes Bolsonarismo (the ideology and politics surrounding far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro) and far-right politics everywhere. Read Rodrigo's essays: radicalphilosophy.com/article/of-what-is-bolsonaro-the-name publicbooks.org/are-we-in-denial-about-denial Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig and get that newsletter