The Silent Takeover: How Oligarchs Like Elon Musk Are Undermining Democracy and Endangering Lives

As a Black Caribbean American woman, I have always been acutely aware of the systemic inequalities that shape our society. But what I see happening now is not just inequality—it’s a full-blown crisis. The American government, once a beacon of democracy, is being hijacked by oligarchs who wield unchecked power, and the consequences are dire. At the cente…