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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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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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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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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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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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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Slavoj Žižek’s Solution
Neutralizing the “Big Other” Slavoj Žižek’s solution to neutralize the “Big Other” delves deep into the psyche of late-stage capitalism, presenting a path to dismantle liberal democracy’s role in maintaining its…
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Žižek on Ideology
Challenges and Consequences in American Politics Introduction Žižek on Ideology critiques liberal democracy’s value-neutrality, framing it as an ideological mechanism that hides behind a facade of fairness while quietly undermining social cohesion.…
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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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The False Promises of Neo-Liberalism
How Free Trade Destroyed American Democracy Introduction: The Trap of The False Promises of Neo-Liberalism The False Promises of Neo-Liberalism shattered the American middle class. Bill Clinton’s signing of the North…
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