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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Trump and Gaetz
Birds of a Feather on the Path to Autocracy Introduction: A Divisive Appointment Trump and Gaetz, the appointment of Gaetz to the position of Attorney General of the United…
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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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Late Stage Capitalism
The Dialectical Tensions of Decline Introduction Late Stage Capitalism describes an economic system nearing its limits, driven by contradictions it cannot reconcile. This stage creates existential threats not only for the U.S.…
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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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