Category: elites

American Elites Seek to Rig the Game

Commentary In the aftermath of the disgraceful Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, the American ruling class has flexed its muscles like never before. Big Tech oligarchs moved in unison to kneecap upstart Parler, a would-be Twitter competitor, and ban former President Donald Trump and scores of other conservatives. Simon & Schuster, one of…


The Ties Between Beijing and Canada’s Elite and Powerful

Commentary The following is a revised version of a previous column. For decades, high-level Canadian leaders, well-connected elites, and powerful corporations have pushed for closer ties between Canada and China. These closer links have benefited a narrow group of individuals and corporations, while the average Canadian has borne the brunt of the adverse consequences, such…