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Last night in Class 6 of Socialist Summer School: People Vs. Billionaires, How Empires Fall with Layan Fuleihan, we traced the arc of major empires up until today, examining how the mightiest civilizations crumbled when their internal contradictions became too great to bear. We explored how the U.S., as the leading imperialist power today, is experiencing cascading crises in its economic inequality, political instability, and deepening social divides. These conditions are not just signs of decay, they're fueling widespread discontent that is actively shaping the groundwork for societal transformation. Together in class, we asked what comes next and how do people become the engines of positive and long-lasting change? 🗓️ Ongoing thru Aug 20 • Tuesdays & Thursdays, plus select Saturdays
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