As billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg grow more powerful, many are asking: Is America still a democracy, or is it turning into an oligarchy? The rich have always influenced ...

Violent attacks against ICE and law enforcement coincide with inflammatory rhetoric, as history shows extremist violence has ...

Lately, the word oligarchy has been making more appearances than a Kardashian on a red carpet. Yet, despite its newfound stardom in conversations, debates, and headlines, many Americans are left ...

On July 7, a park in LA was invaded by heavily armed troops and federal immigration officers with 17 Humvees, tactical ...

Democrats are debating whether to use the term "oligarchy" to describe the Trump administration, with some arguing it doesn't resonate beyond lefty coastal audiences and others arguing it is a ...

This is not the takeover of government by oligarchs—it is an aspiring oligarchy overthrowing an old one by seizing government ...

"Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, ...

← Return to all search results for "What is an oligarchy?A system in which power is distributed equally among all citizens​A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws and policies​A ...

CHANG: Oligarchy - it's a word more commonly associated with wealthy businessmen in Eastern Europe, right? But it's being used increasingly here in the U.S.

The oligarchic spectrum in Indonesia shows how economic power is translated into political dynastic power, says a University ...