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In 1948, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas argued that, “Power that controls the economy should be in the hands of elected representatives of the people, not in the hands of an industrial oligarchy”.
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In 1948 William O Douglas argued power controlling the economy should be in hands of elected representatives not industrial oligarchy
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- William O. Douglas
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{ "year": "1948", "person": "William O. Douglas" } - UUID
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM (2 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM (2 months ago)
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https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/issues/economic-justice/is-the-us-witnessing-the-rise-of-oligarchy/
Oxfam argues that the extreme concentration of wealth leads to the extreme concentration of power, creating an oligarchy. The article highlights how the Trump administration's policies fuel inequality, including tax cuts for the ultra-rich and cuts to public programs. Oxfam advocates for systemic changes to combat oligarchy.
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