Kurt Hackbarth

Journalist Kurt Hackbarth, a contributor to Jacobin Magazine and co-founder of MexElects, discusses the significant electoral success of Mexico’s Morena party. He highlights how their middle-out policies, like minimum wage hikes and robust social safety nets, have reduced poverty and defied neoliberal norms. Hackbarth delves into Morena's innovative communication strategies via social media and the importance of maintaining grassroots connections, offering valuable lessons for U.S. Democrats looking to reshape their approach.