Hegel’s Dialectic
What Makes it Relevant Today? Introduction Hegel’s dialectic, a philosophical method from the 19th century, remains remarkably relevant in our world today. This dialectic process, often simplified as “thesis, antithesis,…
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Trump’s Second Term
What Could Lie Ahead? Introduction Trump’s Second Term presents the nation with critical questions about the future of American policy, stability, and international influence. With Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign pushing for a…
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Marx on Late Stage Capitalism
A Modern Analysis of Globalization, Income Inequality, and the Climate Crisis Introduction to Marx on Late Stage Capitalism Marx on Late Stage Capitalism. Karl Marx’s concept of “late stage…
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Democratic 2024 Loss
Understanding the Factors Behind a Devastating Election Defeat Democratic 2024 Loss is the focus of this post. An unexpected loss for the Democrats to be sure. Yes, the Democratic Party’s 2024 election…
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Totalitarian Roots
A Reading of Hannah Arendt’s “The Origins of Totalitarianism” Introduction to Hannah Arendt’s Examination of Totalitarian Roots Totalitarian Roots takes a look at Hannah Arendt and her work on Totalitarianism…
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The Politics of Mistrust
How Identity and Reactionary Politics Fuel America’s Crisis Introduction to The Politics of Mistrust The politics of mistrust in the United States has morphed into a pervasive crisis, alienating voters across…
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A Republic If You Can Keep It
How the 2024 Election Paves the Way for an Authoritarian Shift A Republic If you can Keep It was the response Benjamin Franklin gave a woman who asked him what kind of…
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Agambian Political Philosophy and The United States
Homo Sacer and the State of Exception Under a Trump Re-Election Agambian Political Philosophy: Homo Sacer and America’s Democratic Vulnerability Agambian political philosophy best addresses the threat to American…
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Assimilation as Policy: A Paradox and Its Consequences
An In-depth Analysis Introduction: Defining Assimilation as Policy Assimilation as Policy is the overarching theme of this post. Assimilation policies have long aimed to erase minority cultural practices, forcing conformity to…
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Elections in the United States
A 50-Year Descent into Deregulation, Globalization, and Authoritarian Drift Elections in the United States and a Voter’s Bitter Choice: An Introduction Elections in the United States represent a painful paradox…
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