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Dystopias and Demagogues

The United States is embarking on uncharted political waters. My goal is to use history and literature concerning dystopias and demagogues to shed light on this remarkable – and perilous – chapter in our nation’s history.

Newsletter · By Richard S. Tedlow · Official site

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Chapter 114: Cheat like Hell (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    Chapter 113: Profiles in Courage and in Cowardice (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    Chapter 112: Inside an Imperial Presidency (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 8, 2026

    Chapter 111: Affluence and Influence (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 1, 2026

    Chapter 110: Vietnam and Watergate (opens the original)

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