Justice Clarence Thomas Is Right about Progressivism

Justice Clarence Thomas Is Right about Progressivism

Author: Mises Institute May 28, 2026 Duration: 16:09
In attacking progressivism in a recent speech, Clarence Thomas has been pilloried in the media and by politicians and academics. However, Thomas was correct: progressivism has brought one disaster after another, all the while empowering the worst of state actors.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/justice-clarence-thomas-right-about-progressivism

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