Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Tag: Sheldon Wolin

The Intellectuals We Abandon

"One of the many cruelties of corporate capitalism is that it has abandoned the poor and, among them, the gifted intellectuals I teach."

Sheldon Wolin and Inverted Totalitarianism

“Economics dominates politics—and with that domination comes different forms of ruthlessness.” Sheldon Wolin discusses the terrifying configuration of corporate power he calls “inverted totalitarianism” with Chris Hedges.

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Trump signs executive order targeting birthright citizenship: Legal and humanitarian concerns arise

Trump targets a cornerstone of U.S. citizenship in first-day executive order.

Takeover by rogue secessionist from within—fortress America nibbled to death by ruthless ducks

What the rebellious confederacy could not pull off with violence, today’s nefarious secession depends on legalistic, electoral and political trappings.

Nationwide protests erupt against Trump’s inauguration amid fears of far-right agenda

Nationwide protests amplify voices against policies threatening marginalized communities.

American troops as migrants

What the MAGA crowd don’t recognize: the troops they plan to rely on to carry out the deportations of potentially millions of people are, in their own way, also migrants.

Progressive news investigation: Legal challenges emerge as Trump’s DOGE faces transparency scrutiny

Legal challenges erupt over Trump’s advisory panel as transparency and fairness come under scrutiny.