Federal Judge Orders May 2024 Trial for Trump on Military Secrets Charges

Former President Donald Trump is set to stand trial on May 20, 2024, for hoarding military secrets at his Mar-a-Lago estate, as ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon on Friday. The trial date comes after most presidential primaries have passed and appears to strike a middle ground between the prosecution’s request for a December 2023 trial and Trump’s […]

DOJ Plans to Sue Texas Governor Over Floating Border Barrier; Abbott Vows to Defend State Sovereignty

A fiery clash has ignited between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the construction of a floating buoy border barrier to halt illegal immigration into the state. With the DOJ expressing its intention to sue the state over what it deems a violation of federal law, humanitarian concerns, and public safety risks, the dispute highlights […]

UPS Strike Looms as Workers Advocate for Fair Pay in Upcoming Contract Negotiations

The UPS workforce is facing a critical moment as thousands of part-time employees push for higher pay ahead of resumed contract negotiations between the Teamsters union and the delivery giant. With the threat of a potential strike looming if no deal is reached by July 31, 2023, America could witness its biggest strike in 60 years. Here’s what you need […]

Exploring Changing Attitudes towards Afro-Caribbean Beliefs in Jamaica: A Study of Socio-Political, Religious, and Cultural Influences

Research Plan: On Valuing African Identity through religious affirmations of African traditions. In this Research, we aim to “Explore Changing Attitudes towards Afro-Caribbean Beliefs in Jamaica and the Caribbean: A Study of Socio-Political, Religious, and Cultural Influences.  If you’re Jamaican, Caribbean whether living in the Caribbean region or outside of it as a member of the diaspora, in this research […]

Globalization, Nationalism, and the Challenges of Jamaica’s and Caribbean Development

Introduction: In the lecture titled “Globalization, Nationalism, and the Challenges of Jamaica’s Development,” Renaldo McKenzie provides an insightful analysis of the impact of globalization on Jamaica [and by extension the Caribbean] and reflects on the country’s current standing in the global landscape. Through an exploration of the film “Life and Debt” and various historical and sociopolitical contexts, McKenzie highlights the […]

A Critical Examination of Theology and Culture in Caribbean Perspective

As a staff reporter for The Neoliberal Journal, I had the privilege of attending a thought-provoking session on Caribbean Theology at the Jamaica Theological Seminary. The lecture, conducted by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, an Adjunct Professor at the seminary, delved into the intricate relationship between theology and culture, focusing on power dynamics, domination, and resistance. In this report, I will provide […]

Introducing: Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations

This upcoming book in the Neoliberalism series, written by Renaldo McKenzie, delves into the concept of wealth and its distribution, challenging the notion that hard work and savings lead to prosperity. Renaldo argues in Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations that certain groups and regions, particularly Black and Brown people in the Global South and Global North, […]

The Premature End of Affirmative Action: Assessing Equity and Inclusion in America

Introduction In a controversial six-to-three-vote, the US Supreme Court recently invalidated Affirmative Action in colleges and universities. This decision, driven by political and special interests, raises important questions about the state of equality and inclusion in American society. While civil rights and freedoms have been established, the ongoing need for Affirmative Action suggests that true equality has not been fully […]

Unpaid Freedom: Unveiling the Unsettling Legacy of West Indian Slavery

The abolition of slavery in the West Indies in 1833 marked a significant milestone in the fight against human bondage. However, the news of emancipation did not reach the enslaved population until 1865, leaving them to toil as free laborers for over three decades without compensation. This essay delves into the profound injustice endured by these individuals and examines the […]

Voices United: A Petition for Democracy in Haiti

Once upon a time in the Caribbean and the diaspora, a group of passionate students and their Professors in Caribbean Thought class at Jamaica Theological Seminary came together to advocate for a cause close to their hearts—the restoration of democracy in Haiti.   Inspired and challenged by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie of The NeoLiberal Corporation and the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti’s work in […]