While many trace the beginning of the modern rightwing fascist-friendly MAGA-type movement to the 1954 Brown v Board decision and the way it put the John Birch Society on steroids, another interesting origin story for today’s GOP base is grounded in...
The white Republican base has been so lied to and abused over the past forty or so years that they’ve become easy marks for the predators in both big business and the GOP…
The Enron scandal of 2001, the biggest corporate scandal in history, brought down the American energy company due to accounting fraud and manipulation of
In 2020, Trump depicted Biden as a feeble old man. Now, facing criminal charges and eyeing a rematch, he's recasting Biden as a nefarious mastermind manipulating the justice system.
Corruption in Washington, DC is nothing new. It has been going on for centuries. Politicians continuously push the needle to determine just how far they can
What are the unique features of the governing structures and political systems of the small states and former British colonies of the East Caribbean? Are they truly democratic? Do the decision makers manipulate their peoples? And what can we learn about the political modernization of developing countries through an in-depth study of the governing of Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts/Nevis and Montserrat? This is the most comprehensive analysis to date of these little-known democracies, one that will interest students in comparative government and Latin American studies. This study provides a conceptual framework for comparing East Caribbean governments with other Western political systems, for assessing the democratic and authoritarian characteristics of seven small states, and for analyzing the impact of modernization on the political development of these developing nations. The study describes the political institutions in the East Caribbean, the role of political parties, the church, and class, and shows how the particular social and economic problems affect the governments and people in the region.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, condemned Facebook's decision to ban new political ads in the week before the 2020 elections, arguing that doing so would impact votes by blocking communications from candidates.
The United Arab Emirates steered U.S. foreign policy in its favor through legal and illegal exploits, according to an unprecedented intelligence report.
The Illusion of Democracy" by Phil Mennitti is a critical examination of the contemporary democratic system, arguing that what many perceive as true democracy is, in reality, a façade. Mennitti contends that the political system is manipulated by powerful elites who undermine genuine democratic principles, leading to a form of governance that serves the interests of a select few rather than the populace. Mennitti explores various aspects of this illusion, including the role of money in politics, the influence of lobbyists, and the manipulation of public opinion through media control. He argues that these factors collectively erode the foundational democratic values of transparency, accountability, and equal representation. Throughout the book, Mennitti delves into historical and contemporary examples to illustrate how democratic institutions have been compromised. He also discusses the psychological and social mechanisms that keep the illusion intact, such as propaganda and the marginalization of dissenting voices. "The Illusion of Democracy" challenges readers to rethink their understanding of democracy and encourages them to seek out and advocate for more authentic and equitable political systems. Mennitti's work is a call to action for those disillusioned with the status quo, urging them to recognize the shortcomings of the current system and to work towards meaningful change.
Everybody outside of the United States looks at Americans...
California has now officially banned the distribution of maliciously deceptive audio and video content that misrepresents political candidates.
Journalist Chris Hedges recounts his experience teaching writing to a class of 28 prisoners at a maximum-security prison in New Jersey.
Buzzfeed has published an absolute blockbuster of a report: that Russia cultivated relationships with U.S. Treasury Department employees under a program designed to share information about ISIS funding. Using private Gmail and Hotmail accounts, the...
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Among the toxic contributors to the financial crisis of 2008, few caused as much havoc as mortgages with dodgy numbers and inflated values. Huge quantities of them were assembled into securities that crashed and burned, damaging homeowners and investors alike. Afterward, reforms were promised. Never...
