Rawls on Justice
Rawls on Justice: A Vision for Equality Against the Backdrop of Trumpism Introduction to Rawls on Justice Rawls on Justice originated in 1971 when John Rawls revolutionized modern political philosophy with A…
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The Republican Assault on Education: 42 Years and Counting
A Radical Republican Scheme to Dumb Down American Children The Republican Assault on Education The Republican Assault on Education is the primary theme of this post. The Republican push to dismantle the…
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A Spirited Independent Justice Department Defends Democracy: 1 Opinion
A Brief History and Comparison to Elsewhere A Spirited Independent Justice Department Defends Democracy: An Introduction A Spirited Independent Justice Department Defends Democracy by ENSURING NO PRESIDENT TWISTS IT INTO A TOOL…
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Governance Without Oversight Is Tyranny: It is Government by Brutal Fiat
Introduction “Governance without oversight is tyranny!!!” serves as a stark warning of the need for checks on power. Across time and geography, tyrannical regimes have risen when oversight crumbled, leaving societies to…
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Robber Barons and The One Percent
A Comparative History of Greed Across much of the Last Millennium Introduction to Robber Barons and The One Percent Robber barons and the one percent are near mirror images of greed and…
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“Advise and Consent IS a Constitutional Duty” 7 Critical Reasons Why It Matters
The Senate is Constitutionally Bound to Weigh in on Presidential Appointments, Executive Officers, and Judges or Enter into Treaties as a fundamental check on the Power of the President Introduction to…
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Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism: 1 Way of Thinking about Greed
Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism: Connections to Neo-Liberal Politics, Globalism, and Their Effects on the United States Introduction Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism continue to shape political and…
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The Progressive Dilemma
Charting a Path Beyond Authoritarianism Introduction The progressive dilemma has come to a head with the election of 2024. Progressive Americans face a pivotal moment. With Donald Trump poised to…
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Marx on Late Stage Capitalism: Courage for Embracing Equitable Change
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 capitalism” captures…
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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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