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#1667 Billionaires and Ballots: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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Democracy at a Crossroads: Media, Politics, and the Election

This chapter examines the challenges facing democracy ahead of the upcoming election, spotlighting the failures of major media outlets and the implications of a potential Trump presidency. It critically analyzes concerns around authoritarianism and the influence of wealthy individuals on journalism, while drawing historical parallels to significant events like the Watergate scandal. The discussion also tackles the complexities of labeling political figures and the potential consequences of actions taken by a hypothetical Republican-controlled Congress on the electoral process.

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