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Dig: Liberal Hegemon w/ Aziz Rana

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Architectural Authority: The Supreme Court's Legacy

This chapter explores the historical and symbolic significance of the Supreme Court's architecture, linking it to the Roman revival inspired by Mussolini. It critiques how this architectural grandeur serves as a political tool that can undermine civil liberties while revealing deeper societal dynamics of authority and legitimacy in American democracy.

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