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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Ayn Rand and Objectivism
Connections to Neo-Liberal Politics, Globalism, and Their Effects on the United States Introduction Ayn Rand and Objectivism continue to shape political and economic landscapes, especially through their influence on Neo-liberal ideologies. Rand’s…
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Trump’s Authoritarian Threat
A Divergence from Normal Politics Trump’s Authoritarian Threat: A Brief Introduction Trump’s Authoritarian Threat is suddenly a reality in the political life of the United States. The 2024 presidential election…
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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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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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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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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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You’re Not THAT Important
The Best Way to Keep an Open Mind…Realizing You’re Not THAT Important You’re Not THAT Important is a little known secret to living an intentional life. In our self-focused culture, opening…
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Democracy or Oligarchy?
2024 Decision Time for The United States Democracy or Oligarchy? The 2024 election brings the United States to a critical crossroads! Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump represent…
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