A War Without Allies, Trump Struggles to Garner NATO Support

The United States is finding itself increasingly isolated as the conflict with Iran deepens. Key allies in Europe and elsewhere have shown little appetite for endorsing or joining Washington’s military course, and European officials have publicly stressed diplomacy over escalation. Reuters reported on March 17, 2026 that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for a diplomatic solution around the […]

US Pressure on Cuba Is Harming Jamaica and the Caribbean Health Sector

According to the Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica is ending its longstanding medical cooperation arrangement with Cuba, a move that is already creating uncertainty, delays, and concern within the health sector. Jamaica’s government has said the two sides could not agree on new terms and also pointed to labour and legal concerns in the existing arrangement. At the same time, the broader […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Update on John Anthony Castro’s Constitutional Claims and Pending Motions

In November 2025, John Anthony Castro filed an emergency motion for mistrial alleging serious constitutional violations during his federal prosecution. The motion asserts that prosecutors entered into undisclosed agreements with witnesses, including a criminal immunity deal granted to Linda Rivera, without disclosure to the defense. Castro also contends that key stipulations were presented without his consent or adequate opportunity to […]

LEFT IN THE STORM: Black River Residents Say Jamaica’s Relief Response Failed Them

When a hurricane tears through a country, the wind should not be the only thing roaring. The government’s emergency response should be loud, visible, coordinated — a symphony of tents rising, medical units mobilizing, food lines forming, and rescue teams sweeping every corner where fear still sits trembling. But in Black River, St. Elizabeth, residents say the silence was louder […]

Hurricane Melissa Aftermath Update: In Jamaica, No Life lost

Hurricane Melissa Aftermath Update:  My family and friends in Jamaica are reporting that they are doing okay, those in Portmore, Hellshire, Kingston and St. Andrew, but that’s the central and eastern part that was not intensely impacted by the hurricane. Houses are intact but sone do not have water, light or internet… others do.On the western side (tourist areas and […]

Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica As Of October 27, 2025

The Neoliberal is not predicting or reporting devastation as many American journalists are reporting. More than ever before, Jamaicans seem very prepared and are just waiting for the storm/hurricane to pass. As as today, there are flooding but no major impact. Many still have electricity and many business and some shops are open while essential services are still in operation. […]

Is Militarizing U.S. Cities Effective in Reducing Crime?

Is Militarizing U.S. Cities Effective in Reducing Crime? By Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie, Author of Neoliberalism; Creator & Host, The Neoliberal Round Dek Trump talks troops and National Guard. Some cheer the optics. But crime lives where inequality and deprivation do—and soldiers can’t arrest a socioeconomic crisis. This is The Neoliberal Round Podcast in print. I’m Renaldo McKenzie, and I […]

Street Vibes with Phil Butler: Walking the Talk in Philadelphia’s Urban Pulse By Renaldo McKenzie, The Neoliberal Journal

“This Philadelphia city got character, but it’s breaking people.” — Phil Butler In this electrifying street-side dialogue, author and professor Renaldo McKenzie meets Phil Butler—Philadelphia’s own voice of the people—at the corner of grit and grace. Recorded in the heart of the city, this conversation is more than an interview; it’s a window into lives shadowed by systems, yet radiant […]