The hottest Radicalism Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top U.S. Politics Topics

Let us be honest: The Left has failed the world

antoniomelonio • 170 implied HN points • 28 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Ideology Social movements Capitalism Radicalism
  1. The Left is seen as weak and disorganized, lacking a clear vision or plan for the future. Instead of leading change, it often gets caught up in fighting itself.
  2. Historical movements, like communism and anarchism, have struggled to create lasting successes and often became absorbed by the systems they aimed to challenge.
  3. The rise of artificial intelligence might pose a threat to capitalism, but the Left is mostly unprepared and lacks a unifying strategy to address these changes.

The Enigma of Luigi Mangione

The Ruffian • 528 implied HN points • 21 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political violence Social movements Healthcare policy Public Opinion Radicalism
  1. Luigi Mangione, the man who committed a murder in a protest against healthcare, was from a wealthy background and had no history of being wronged by the system. His actions don't fit the narrative of fighting for the oppressed.
  2. Despite being celebrated by some leftist circles, Mangione was more of a liberal centrist with interests that aligned with rational thought and skepticism, which contrasts sharply with his violent act.
  3. The public's reaction to Mangione's actions shows a troubling acceptance of political violence. This could encourage more similar actions, leading to a dangerous cycle of justifying violence in political discourse.

How the New Left Damaged Democrats in the 1960s and 1970s

The Liberal Patriot • 1945 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics History Ideology Politics Liberalism Radicalism
  1. History provides lessons for today's political challenges, such as the impact of the New Left on Democrats in the past.
  2. There are similarities between the New Left of the 1960s and the new-New Left today, raising concerns for the anti-Trump coalition.
  3. Mainstream Democrats need to navigate ideological battles and focus on building a new Vital Center to preserve democracy and the American mission.

Against Progress

The Abbey of Misrule • 259 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Radicalism
  1. The article is about being against progress and making a case for reactionary radicalism.
  2. The author discusses Edward Goldsmith's traditionalist views and his role in the early British green movement.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe for a 7-day free trial to continue reading the post and access the full archives.
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Can You Fight Catastrophism Without Catastrophism?

Gideon's Substack • 26 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism Centrism Radicalism Conservatism Liberalism
  1. Different groups on the American radical right have extreme views on restoring order in the country.
  2. Challenging catastrophism without embracing it could be a strategic approach to opposing radical ideologies.
  3. Considering elements of right-wing viewpoints in a reasonable manner might be a tactic to reduce their appeal.