Tag: oligarchy

I keep hearing that the Democratic party has moved “left” and that some Democratic candidates may be “too far left”.

"If there was ever a moment when we needed a new vision to bring our people together in the fight for justice, decency and human dignity, this is that time."

Even a system that calls itself a democracy can become an oligarchy if power becomes concentrated in the hands of a few very wealthy people – a corporate and financial elite.

Oligarchs use power and ruling structures solely for personal advancement – they will stop at nothing to maintain the sophistry of their rule.

A tidal wave of public loathing is growing across the land – toward Trump, the GOP, and the oligarchs they serve; and to the deception, the wealth, and the power that underlies them.  

A new book outlines how the superrich have worked to undermine our country, and what we can do to fight back.

Chris Hedges talks with Noam Chomsky on the state of affairs in America and hope for the future.

The foundations of this system of unlimited power and control over U.S. citizens have been developing over some time under various presidents.

This upcoming election is an important one for U.S. citizens. It is time to take back democracy with equal opportunities and fairness.

Democracy is a government governed by the people and many citizens believe this is still how the United States is running. But in today’s society, unfortunately, we are living in a country controlled by the wealthy. People need to join together to change this.