Alex Soros
@alexsoros.bsky.social
Chair, Open Society Foundations, instagram.com/alexsoros. Views are my own.
Brilliant piece in our Ideas Letter by Hans Kundnani on the uses and abuses of the term populism in Europe. 😉
Obfuscations of Populism
The language of “populism” has distorted our understanding of Europe’s far right, shifting attention from its substantive politics to its political style and casting the central conflict as one betwee...
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Rashad Robinson's new book From Presence to Power is out today. It’s a clear roadmap for how power actually works, and how to wield it for the collective good. Get your copy: frompresencetopower.com
From Presence to Power — Rashad Robinson
From Presence to Power by Rashad Robinson — a practical roadmap for anyone trying to gain real power and win lasting social change. Order your copy today.
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Rashad Robinson@rashadrobinson.bsky.social · last mo.Today is the day. My book ‘From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter—and Win’ is officially out in the world. Years of writing and rewriting on top of the years of fighting the battles and learning the lessons that made this book possible. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7ey...
Nelson Mandela once said, “To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." That's the standard for an open society. On Mandela Day, we recommit to it.
Honored to speak with Melanie Joly about trade and geopolitics in Nova Scotia — my first time here. Good conversation on what it means to be a strong neighbor and ally.
Patriotism isn't an end, it's a beginning — "a determination to build what should be." Couldn't agree more with Laleh Ispahani as we head into America's 250th. Worth reading in full:
What Patriotism and Loving My Country Means This July 4th
250 years on, America’s promise lives in our actions toward bettering our country and supporting one another.
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Paradoxes loom. But the moment we decide that a new generation does not have within it the ability to shape the world it lives in — to shape the future — that is the true enemy of open society. So let us not be apathetic. The future is still yours to shape. Congrats, class of 2026!
It was my honor to speak at CEU commencement, an institution my father founded for those emerging from behind the Iron Curtain. Today, as then, progress is neither linear nor guaranteed. Open societies must be carried forward by each generation. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom in America has always been hard-won and never guaranteed. Today we celebrate Black resilience and achievement, and recommit ourselves to the work of equal justice.
My piece in the NY Daily News: why this Knicks team may be the most loved in New York City history. https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/06/18/new-yorks-love-affair-with-the-knicks/
New York’s love affair with the Knicks
It’s tempting to make overconfident assertions after the rush of a title. Too rash to say the Knicks could have taken any of the last five NBA champions; too soon to call Jalen Brunson the greatest Kn...
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I’ve never seen the greatest city in the world like this. It must be said: no other sport and no other New York team can bring the city together like this. 🏀🍎🗽 🧡💙
Eastern conference champion New York Knicks! 4 more to go! Greatest fans in sports belong to the NY Knicks! 🏀🏆🔥🧹🧹
Today we remember those who gave everything in service to this country. Grateful for their sacrifice — and for the democracy they gave their lives defending. 🇺🇸🙏🗽
In the U.S., the rule of law is under attack, rights are being rolled back, and too many families cannot afford the basics. Today, @OpenSociety is responding by investing $300M to defend freedoms, advance rights, and create economic opportunity, all of which are critical to protect democracy.
George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years.
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@opensociety.bsky.social is investing $300 million so all Americans can have the freedom and opportunity to live the American dream. 🇺🇸🗽
Open Society Foundations@open-society.bsky.social · 3mo agoWe’re doubling down on our work in the United States with a $300 million investment to expand rights, foster economic dignity, and rebuild our democracy.
We are proud to announce a bold new $300 million effort to improve the daily lives of Americans and stand up for the rule of law while freedoms under attack across the United States as we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of the republic.
This is important context for a potential 2026 blue wave — one driven by non-white and younger Americans (also thanks to Trump's gains with some of these groups in 2024). But we may be seeing a reversion to 2020 — or even pre-2020 — numbers, particularly if these trends continue! 🌊
One of the greatest things you’ll read on Europe and this geo-political moment! Superb piece of work by Ivan Krastev!
Orban’s Fall and Europe’s Rise
The dawn of a strange new European consensus.
foreignaffairs.com
Great to be back at Impact CEE in Poznań, Poland to discuss the future of democracy — particularly given developments in the U.S. and Hungary — and reconnect with so many friends, colleagues, and people I admire!
Proud to announce that today, we’re pushing back against this abhorrent rise in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate and violence.
Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate.
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My father has been the target of antisemitism his whole life. It has only strengthened our resolve to stand against all forms of hate. Proud that @opensocietybr.bsky.social is making a $30 million investment to build trust and solidarity across communities and keep people of all faiths safe.
Grateful to celebrate two amazing mothers this Mother’s Day. ❤️
Today’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has gutted a key part of the Voting Rights Act and erased decades of protection. Roe showed us what happens when our rights rest on judicial goodwill. We can't allow voting rights to suffer on the same foundation.
The Supreme Court just made it easier to draw minority voters out of power. That's what today's ruling does. Kagan said Section 2 is now "all but a dead letter." She's right. States can gerrymander by race as long as they call it partisanship, and the Court handed them the playbook to do so.
MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 4mo agoNEWS: In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court has struck down Louisiana’s congressional map that added a second majority-Black district, ruling it unconstitutional as a racial gerrymander. The opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, narrows how the Voting Rights Act is interpreted moving forward.
We can do better than a 'Joe Rogan of the left' — and we have. They're called Meidas Touch, and they're outperforming every benchmark. Congrats, guys.
The MeidasTouch Podcast Tops The Joe Rogan Experience in March Podtrac Multi-Channel Rankings
The majority of consumption for The MeidasTouch Podcast comes from video.
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has left the world feeling the shocks of higher costs, especially for fuel, as a vital sea lane for global trade has been blocked. This has revealed the world’s vulnerabilities, writes our @laurabdecarvalho.bsky.social in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social.
