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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A Story of Trump’s Authoritarianism
America’s Looming Democratic Crisis Introduction to Trump’s Authoritarianism A story of Trump’s Authoritarianism while not a new tale, is unique in American history. As prices spiked during the post-pandemic recovery, a fumbling…
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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
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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Nations and Climate Change
Recognizing the Urgency Yet Forestalling Action Nations and climate change reveals policies bearing witness to a troubling disconnect between scientific warnings and political action. Despite the urgent calls from the United…
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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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America’s Broken Healthcare System
The High Cost of Prescription Medicine and More Introduction: America’s Broken Healthcare System America’s broken healthcare system continues to fail those it is meant to serve. Millions of Americans face overwhelming…
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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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