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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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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Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism
Masking Bias with Social Virtue and Denial Introduction: Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism a Double Standard Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism uses seemingly inclusive language to mask persistent societal biases. Philosopher…
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Is There Any Difference Between Democrats and Republicans Anymore?
The Great Economic Divide in America and the World Is there any difference between Democrats and Republicans any more? As an independent observer, I suggest there is not. At least not…
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The Rising Tide of Xenophobia: An American Paradox
The Rising Tide of Xenophobia Hate of the Unfamiliar in America The Rising Tide of Xenophobia in American Politics deserves a close look. Putting hate under a microscope in this limited…
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The Rise of Right Wing Christian Nationalism
Or Believe as I Believe or So Help Me God! Introduction The Rise of Right Wing Christian Nationalism represents a stark contrast to the American ideal of religious freedom. This…
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Billionaires and Their Serfs
Billionaires and Their Serfs The Rise of Xenophobia and Class Control Billionaires and Their Serfs as an idea was first entertained when I read Slavoj Žižek’s brief but brilliant book First…
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Are Schools Failing?
The Tragedy of Lay People Setting the Stage for Educational ‘Failure’ Are schools failing? This is a common refrain in American political discourse, but the real answer is much more complex. As…
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Follow the Money
Neo-liberalism, Globalization, and America’s Decline Introduction Follow the money if you want to understand the history of the American decline of democracy. In the last 40 years, America has seen the near…
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