fromThe Atlantic9 months agoHow the Ivy League Broke AmericaConant believed that American democracy was threatened by a 'hereditary aristocracy of wealth' and that capitalism risked becoming 'industrial feudalism.' He pushed for a merit-based system.US politics
London politicsfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoAlbion by Anna Hope review Succession-style infightingPhilip Ignatius Brooke's death signifies a cultural reckoning for his family's legacy of privilege and exploitation.The story explores themes of legacy, identity, and the desire for renewal among family members.