Right now, we are seeing a shift from neoliberal contempt for the state towards an authoritarian weaponization of it. This is a fundamental difference in scale, purpose and danger that represents a new and existential threat to democracy, public services and unions. A shift we must understand and respond to.

Authoritarians come after those who provide public services because we’re the last line of defense between democracy and oligarchy. And they know that public services delivered universally and for people - not for profit - demonstrate that another world is possible.