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America’s Crisis of Leadership

What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

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The Cultural Divide in American Education and Class Mobility

This chapter explores the socio-economic divides in American society, focusing on the challenges faced by first-generation college students from blue-collar backgrounds in elite educational settings. It critiques educational institutions for failing to address these barriers, exacerbating the disconnect and hindering social mobility.

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