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Billionaires' Wealth Threatens Democracy, Warns New Book

9/24/2025

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Chuck Collins' Burned by Billionaires argues wealth concentration threatens democracy and the planet.
The book is praised for wealth's impact on racial divides and democracy.
Dr. Victoria Fielding says Trump's actions threaten free speech and democracy, with media complicity.
Fielding criticizes mainstream media for failing to hold Trump accountable.
She says the MAGA movement assaults democratic institutions, not legitimate political debate.

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Story summary

Chuck Collins' Burned by Billionaires argues wealth concentration threatens democracy and the planet.
The book is praised for wealth's impact on racial divides and democracy.
Dr. Victoria Fielding says Trump's actions threaten free speech and democracy, with media complicity.
Fielding criticizes mainstream media for failing to hold Trump accountable.
She says the MAGA movement assaults democratic institutions, not legitimate political debate.