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China’s Crackdown on Wealth-Obsessed Dramas: A Warning About the Erosion of Society’s Values

Why Beijing is targeting entertainment that glorifies money, distorts love and marriage, and threatens the social values underpinning a coherent society. General Article | October 2026 China’s decision to crack down on fantasy micro-dramas depicting wealthy business executives falling in love with impoverished women reflects a broader concern about the cultural and social consequences of… Continue reading
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The Myth of American Democracy

How Democratic Language Masked Elite Rule Beneath Public Participation The men who gathered in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787 did not meet to create a democracy in the modern sense of the word. They met to design a stable political order that could protect property, prevent unrest, secure commerce, and maintain elite control after… Continue reading
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