Elites and democracy

Why elites always rule democracies-and why recognizing that reality can help us respond to the crisis of democracy today A central paradox of democracies is that they are always ruled by elites. What can democracy mean in this context? Today, it is often said that ...

The white pedestal

how white nationalists use ancient Greece and Rome to justify hate

How white nationalist thought leaders use ancient Greece and Rome to claim historical precedent for their violent and oppressive politics It is difficult to ignore the resurgence of white nationalist movements in the United States, many of which employ symbols and slogans from Greco-Roman antiquity ...