Oligarchy’s Ancient Origins
https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/ancient-greece-oligarchy-bitter-struggle-with-democracy-by-matt-simonton-2026-07
The struggle between democracy and oligarchy in classical Greece was bitter, with oligarchies relying on skillfully designed political institutions to shore up unpopular regimes. As concerns grow over the “rule of the few” in the United States, Americans should consider how their own institutions are doing oligarchs’ work for them.
https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/ancient-greece-oligarchy-bitter-struggle-with-democracy-by-matt-simonton-2026-07
The struggle between democracy and oligarchy in classical Greece was bitter, with oligarchies relying on skillfully designed political institutions to shore up unpopular regimes. As concerns grow over the “rule of the few” in the United States, Americans should consider how their own institutions are doing oligarchs’ work for them.
The Founders Are Why America Is Rich. That Legacy Is at Risk.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/american-institutions-founding-fathers-wealth-056bbee8
Checks, balances and trust in personal agency made the U.S. a haven for entrepreneurs and wealth creation.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/american-institutions-founding-fathers-wealth-056bbee8
Checks, balances and trust in personal agency made the U.S. a haven for entrepreneurs and wealth creation.