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Worldwide right-wing factions are rejecting the norms of democracy, freedom of the press and individual rights. With the rise of authoritarianism, we are seeing the deliberate instigation of bigotry and intolerance toward the ‘other.’ We must comprehend the scope and purposes of the ultra-conservative movement if we are to effectively confront it. To prevail, we must clearly articulate a vision of shared prosperity, personal freedom, economic fairness and, most importantly, human dignity – the basic tenets of a vital democracy.Watch the full video of the launch of the Progressive International, a global network of individuals and organisations to counter-balance the right wing and to shift the balance of power back to ordinary citizens.Join us! progressive-international.orgSpeakers:- Niki Ashton, Member of the Canadian House of Commons; - David McWilliams, Economist, Broadcaster & Journalist; - Jeffrey Sachs, Economist & Public Policy Analyst; - Senator Bernie Sanders (I) Vermont, - Yanis Varoufakis, Economist & DiEM25 co-founder- Ada Colau, Mayor of Barcelona

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Bernie Sanders Yanis Varoufakis Ada Colau DiEM25 Niki Niki Ashton Canada US Progressive International Jeffrey Sachs David McWilliams