Judith Teichman
Professor of Political Science and International Development. Author of books & articles on the #politics of #development, #LatinAmerica & policymaking
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England suffers ‘unprecedented’ drop in health after a decade of austerity
The Independent 15h 3 tweets
Most deprived areas of the northeast saw the largest falls in life expectancy, writes Shaun Lintern
Vintage photos of 1950s diners show the quintessentially American restaurants in their heyday
Insider 5h 1 tweets
By the 1950s, diners were a staple for the average American restaurant-goer, mainly due to their low prices, large menus, and extended hours.
Judith Teichman Vintage photos of 1950s diners show then in their heyday. Canada had them too--I remember them well and fondly. via 5h
Chile's Struggle to Democratize the State
NACLA 27h 1 tweets
Will the people of Chile be able to shape their own destiny via a plebiscite? Two months before the scheduled vote, the answer remains uncertain.
Bernie Sanders dice que “es injusto decir simplemente que todo está mal” con la Cuba de Fidel Castro
CNN en Español - CNN 30h 1 tweets
El senador Bernie Sanders hizo una defensa parcial de la revolución cubana de Fidel Castro, afirmando que “es injusto decir simplemente que todo está mal” sobre la forma en que el falle…
5 mujeres científicas que han cambiado el mundo
Latinamericanpost.com 30h 1 tweets
No queríamos dejar que pasara febrero sin celebrar a estas cinco mujeres, cuyos hallazgos e investigaciones han cambiado el mundo.
Americans’ Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’ In Their Own Words
Pew Research Center for the People and the Press 141d 4 tweets
For many, “socialism” is a word that evokes a weakened work ethic, stifled innovation and excessive reliance on the government. For others, it represents a fairer, more generous society.
Coca-Cola country in southern Mexico – photo essay
the Guardian 102d 9 tweets
Photographer Diana Bagnoli finds out how Coke has become a key part of indigenous ceremonies and a staple source of hydration
Front-runner Bernie Sanders rattles Democratic race ahead of Nevada caucuses
The Globe and Mail 3d 1 tweets
The U.S. presidential candidate won the most votes in Iowa and New Hampshire, leads national polls and could score a hat trick when Nevada becomes the third state to vote Saturday
Judith Teichman Front-runner Bernie Sanders rattles Democratic race. Will his opponents come together to deny him the candidacy? via 3d
Rio Carnival takes a stand against Bolsonaro's divisive rhetoric
the Guardian 4d 1 tweets
As Rio de Janeiro prepares to kick off Carnival, Mangueira is one of several samba schools using the world’s biggest festival as a platform for protest, with their theme of a Jesus of the favela returning to a land with prophets of intolerance
Judith Teichman 4d
The Populist Right, the Poor, and the Resiliency of Neoliberalism in Latin America
Dr. Judith Teichman 6d 1 tweets
With the decline in commodity prices and the receding of the pink tide (the recent removal from power/defeat of various populist left governments), we are now seeing an emergence of two linked phenomenon: a return to neoliberal policies and the...
Judith Teichman The Populist Right, the Poor, and the Resiliency of Neoliberalism in Latin America 6d
The Senior Management Survey: auditing the toxic university
Impact of Social Sciences 8d 12 tweets
Higher education in the UK has been defined by a succession of assessment frameworks; National Student Survey, Teaching, Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange Frameworks. Turning the quantitat…
Judith Teichman UK senior management and the creation of the toxic #university I wonder how different survey results would be in Canada. 6d
It’s so cold the ground is exploding in Toronto. Here’s what you need to know about ‘frost quakes’ | The Star
thestar.com 11d 2 tweets
A frost quake, scientifically known as a cryoseism, is a rare weather phenomenon set off by a sudden drop in temperature, from above freezing to below 0 C.
Judith Teichman In Toronto it’s so cold the ground is exploding--not sorry I missed this. Here’s what you need to know about ‘frost quakes’. via 10d
Book Review: Populism by Benjamin Moffitt
LSE Review of Books 13d 1 tweets
In Populism, Benjamin Moffitt offers a new study that looks to assess the current state of scholarship on populism. Going a significant way to providing the clarity that can be so lacking when it c…
“Rage Brewing”: The Temptations of US Political Analysis of Latin America
The Abusable Past 14d 1 tweets
By Ximena Espeche Editors’ Note: Addendum is where we feature original content related to the latest issue of Radical History Review. Ximena Espeche is the author of “Between Emotion an…
Brazil's Bolsonaro Unveils Bill to Open Indigenous Lands to Mining, Oil and Gas Exploration
EcoWatch 14d 1 tweets
"It would encourage Indians to live from royalties while watching the dispossession of their lands."
The Quiet Start Of Brazil’s War On The Amazon
Alexander Kaufman - HuffPost 26d 5 tweets
A year into his presidency, Jair Bolsonaro is facing accusations of genocide against his country’s Indigenous minorities. The violence began before he ev...
Panama: Not one of the World’s Hot Spots: (At least not yet)
Dr. Judith Teichman 17d 1 tweets
I am currently on leave in the beautiful and seemingly untroubled country of Panama. Although planning to spend my time writing about Latin American populism, I have become distracted by this country’s deviation from the Latin American (and indeed...
Judith Teichman Panama: Not one of the World’s Hot Spots: (At least not yet) 17d
Distinciones importantes sobre las protestas internacionales
El Universo - El Universo 19d 1 tweets
Noticias de Ecuador y del mundo
El milagro económico panameño encalla en la desigualdad
EL PAÍS 20d 1 tweets
Es uno de los países que más rápido ha crecido en la última década, pero la buena marcha de las grandes cifras esconde una economía dual el crecimiento se concentra en unas pocas manos y en una pequeña franja de territorio
Judith Teichman #Panama's high economic growth rates have meant 2 Panamas: those who have benefited and the majority who remain poor and without decent employment. #poverty #inequality via 20d
“Perdone que le llame a esta hora. Nos desplegamos en Panamá”: así explicó Bush la invasión a los líderes de América Latina
EL PAÍS 20d 1 tweets
Se publican cientos de archivos desclasificados sobre la operación militar para derrocar al general Manuel Noriega
Judith Teichman 100s of recently declassified documents show explicit Canadian support for #US invasion of #Panama during which up 1000 civilian Panamanian lives were lost and #HumanRights violated. via 20d