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Elon Musk and the Age of Shameless Oligarchy

Whizy Kim Vox
Musk is showing other members of the ultra-wealthy a bold alternative to stealth politics, urged on by a president-elect who has embraced giving billionaires a seat at the table. If you're rich enough, you can grab power in full public view.

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Dumb. It Could Also Do Serious Damage.

Casey Wetherbee Jacobin
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is equal parts asinine and dystopian. We can only hope that, by virtue of how insufferable all involved are, DOGE’s relationship with the Trump administration flames out spectacularly.

Elon Musk’s Takeover

Katie Harbath Lawfare
A review of “Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter” and “Breaking Twitter: Elon Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History.”

Trump’s New Oligarchy

The New Republic
The elevation of Elon Musk to a key role suggests that right-wing elites are set to embark on a spree of sordid self-dealing.

Friday Nite Videos | November 8, 2024

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Post-Election Call to Action | Maurice Mitchell. How Trump’s Second Term Will Be Different. Humanitarian Leader Urges U.S. To Stop Arming Israel Before Trump Takes Office. Trump's Three Biggest Donors. Lee Greenwood | John Oliver.
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