| ID | 155553 |
| Title Proper | Radical democracy |
| Other Title Information | Spain’s cities overthrow neoliberalism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gutiérrez, Bernardo |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Spanish cities have become laboratories for democracy that hold lessons for grass-roots organizers and politicians worldwide, writes journalist Bernardo Gutiérrez. He describes how the technology-based participatory strategies developed by hackers from the 15-M Movement, which served as a precursor to Occupy Wall Street, have spread to urban centers across Spain. After electoral wins in Barcelona, Madrid, A Coruña, and elsewhere, former activists have ushered in changes to the business of governance that offer a credible and compelling alternative to neoliberalism. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Policy Journal Vol. 34, No.3; Fall 2017: p.90-95 |
| Journal Source | World Policy Journal 2017-09 34, 3 |
| Key Words | Technology ; Democracy ; Spain ; Neoliberalism ; Protest ; Activism ; Cities |