“Resisting the Rule of the RIch - Protecting Freedom from Billionaire Power” That is the title of the Oxfam.org report. It’s a long read (I’m only partially through it myself) but a worthwhile read.

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/from-starlink-to-the-state-when-platform-monopolies-become-political-power

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🌎 "If you had to predict the next global superpower in 2050, who would it be?" 🤔
📚 In [The Cold War Between USA and China], we explore the rising powers, hidden influences, and the future of geopolitics.
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The Cold War Between USA and China by manoranjan ghoshal

A new study reveals 11% of billionaires have sought or held political office, with participation higher in autocracies (29%) than democracies (5%). Should the ultra-wealthy wield this much political power, especially in systems that prioritize public interest?
#BillionaireInfluence #PoliticsAndPower #oligarchy
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration, solidifying their influence in the new administration. Musk alone contributed $200M to Trump’s campaign and is expected to help reshape government operations.
Meanwhile, in his farewell address, Joe Biden warned of a rising “tech industrial complex” threatening democracy.
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Will Ron DeSantis’ self-proclaimed status as “the most pro-Israel governor in America” help him in 2024? Plus, specters from the past come back for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in this week’s Jewish Politics and Power. https://momentmag.com/desantis-in-israel/

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Taking a Break from Battling Trump, DeSantis Heads to Israel

What will Ron DeSantis do next? Moment Institute Senior Fellow Nathan Guttman provides insight and analysis about Florida governor's upcoming trip to Israel.

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