For years, political experts have warned that America is in a state of democratic decline. Now some say democracy in the US could be giving way to something else entirely: an oligarchy. That’s an ...

Historically, there has been the proverbial argument about whether the United States is a democracy or republic. The answer is the United States is both. But that question pales in comparison to the ...

This is an edition of Time-Travel Thursdays, a journey through The Atlantic’s archives to contextualize the present and ...

The Democrats, casting about for an anti-Trump narrative, have found a word: “oligarchy.” It was part of Joe Biden’s farewell address; it’s central to Senator Bernie Sanders’s barnstorming; it shows ...

Across the ideological spectrum, anger toward the superrich is a major source of movement energy. Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during a protest against the nomination of Linda McMahon to serve as ...

The Democrats, casting about for an anti-Trump narrative, have found a word: “oligarchy.” It was part of Joe Biden’s farewell address; it’s central to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ barnstorming; it shows up in ...

In President Joe Biden's farewell speech, he warned of the dangers of an oligarchy of the rich gaining power. Two months later, we have Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Bernie Sanders ...

You have to admire the moxie of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to bring their “Fight Oligarchy” tour to one of the most educated cities in Arizona. I’ve not done the risk analysis, but I ...

U.S Sen. Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, center, wave to the crowd during a rally at the University of Texas in Austin in October. The Democratic politicians will speak ...