Maria Margaronis
Contributing Editor
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Journalists and JournalismMarch 23, 2015
What We Can Learn From Andy Kopkind’s Energy, Edge and Radical Hope
How to be committed without drinking the Kool-Aid—and other things Andy taught me.
Maria Margaronis
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WorldMarch 4, 2015
After Last Week’s Deal With the Troika, What’s Next for Syriza?
Negotiations will rumble on, but the concessions Greece has already won could change the future of the eurozone.
Maria Margaronis
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EconomicsFebruary 12, 2015
The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts
The Syriza coalition is not just pushing for a better deal—it is saying no to a self-destructive game.
Maria Margaronis
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Economic PolicyJanuary 29, 2015
What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe
The election was a triumph for anti-austerity politics and a rejection of corruption. Now comes the hard part.
Maria Margaronis
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Economic PolicyDecember 31, 2014
Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power?
And if so, does the left party inherit a poisoned chalice? Or can it make a fresh start?
Maria Margaronis
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ActivismDecember 5, 2014
The Anarchist and the Refugees: Two Hunger Strikes in Athens
A hunger strike touches on the the things all human beings share: the way pain and deprivation are written on the body.
Maria Margaronis
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Foreign PolicyMay 9, 2014
The Mediterranean Has Become the Grave of Migrants
The EU uses its border states as a barrier and prison camp for the frightened, impoverished people it would rather drown than save.
Maria Margaronis
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MediaNovember 7, 2013
‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’
Syriza tables no-confidence motion as Greek government evicts workers from state broadcaster.
Maria Margaronis
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WorldSeptember 30, 2013
Rejoice With Caution: Golden Dawn Under Arrest
The Greek government cracks down at last on the neo-Nazi group, which had become more threatening than useful.
Maria Margaronis
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WorldSeptember 19, 2013
Greece: Assassination and Responsibility
With the murder of rapper Killah P, Golden Dawn has reared its head to snap at those who nurtured it.
Maria Margaronis