Today is a really sad day. My little “brother” “mentee” and “friend” Malik Tribble was found dead in a black Dodge car on Bambrey street in North Philly; … killed and his body wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in the trunk of the said dodge car that was reported stolen. Violence is abhorred; yet we give ourselves the […]
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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 […]
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Straight Talk in Philadelphia: Section 8, Gentrification, and the Politics of Belonging
Journal Article: Straight Talk in Philadelphia: Section 8, Gentrification, and the Politics of Belonging By Renaldo C. McKenzie, Author of Neoliberalism, Creator and Host of The Neoliberal RoundGuests: Keeana Centy and Randolph Travis Subheading From housing assistance to voter turnout, our unscripted conversation traces how policy, culture, and power collide on the block—and why “apolitical” still means politics happens to […]
Is Poverty Really Down by 50 % in Jamaica?
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently announced that Jamaica’s poverty rate has been cut in half, now reportedly standing at 8.2%. While this headline grabs attention, it warrants deeper scrutiny — not celebration. Especially during an election cycle, where optimism can be weaponized, and statistics, selectively interpreted. As a Jamaican scholar and author of Neoliberalism (written while studying at the University […]
Reimagining Justice: Larry Krasner on Ending Mass Incarceration and Investing in Communities
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner recently addressed members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. answering the piercing question, “What have we done right?” His answer, armed with raw statistics and biting clarity, laid bare both the progress and persistent paradoxes of Philadelphia’s criminal justice system. Krasner, a former civil rights attorney turned reformist DA, didn’t mince words. “We’ve cut state […]
John Anthony Castro Files Motion to Strike: It Was Rigged from the Start
Introduction In the age of algorithms and autocrats, John Anthony Castro was a digital David, slinging lawsuits at political Goliaths with the audacity of a revolutionary and the credentials of a statesman. Born to Mexican-American military parents, he carried not only the pride of his lineage but the burden of a system he believed was breaking. A tax attorney […]
Deny Not, Lest You Be Denied: The Golden Rule and Due Process
Would we, as Americans, accept our own Human Rights or right to Due Process being delayed, denied, or questioned in another country? Of course not.So why is our President now questioning whether immigrants in our nation deserve the same rights? When we strip due process from others, especially the vulnerable, we set a dangerous precedent—not just for them, but for […]
The Penn Relays Begin at Penn: A Tradition Rooted in Speed, Culture, and Diaspora Pride
The Penn Relays have officially begun at the University of Pennsylvania—my alma mater—and once again, the historic Franklin Field is alive with the spirit of one of the oldest and most prestigious track and field events in the Americas. Hosted annually by Penn Athletics, the Relays are more than just a sporting event—they are a cultural moment, especially for the […]
Hollow Justice in Holy Week A Prophetic Reflection on Power and Hypocrisy in a Globalized World
Holy Week Reflection by Rev. Renaldo Mckenzie 1/ Isn’t it ironic, duplicitous and Pharisaical that our President Mr. Donald Trump expects compliance with executive orders… yet POTUS struggles to comply with court rulings & our Constitution? 2/ We can arrange prisoner swaps like Kseniya Karelina from Russia… But we can’t bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador? 3/ Trump is […]
Crime or Crisis? The Attack on Gov. Shapiro and What It Really Means on The Neoliberal Round
🎙️ Podcast Episode Script for The Neoliberal Round Episode Title: Crime or Crisis? The Attack on Gov. Shapiro and What It Really MeansHost: Renaldo McKenzieEpisode Length: ~10 – 11 minutes 🎧 INTRO “You’re listening to The Neoliberal Round. I’m your host, Renaldo McKenzie, and today I want to share a quick but important thought about the recent attack on Pennsylvania […]