For the Greeks, the idea was a fluid one—a literal place and a civic ideal that allowed for democracy to flourish.

2025 in Sparta, Michigan. Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s, D-N.Y., “Fighting Oligarchy” tour has received criticism from some Democrats for ...

2 hrs. lect./1 hr. disc. For over 200 years, Athens and Sparta were recognized as the most powerful Greek city-states, and yet one was a democracy (Athens), the other an oligarchy (Sparta). One ...

Democrats are embroiled in a debate over using the term “oligarchy” to describe the Trump administration — not whether they think the description is accurate, but whether Americans are ...

Uma Kowalski recorded five goals, two assists and two ground balls for Sparta in its 14-9 win against Mountain Lakes in Sparta. Sparta (11-5) led 9-2 at halftime against Mountain Lakes.

Sen. Bernie Sanders has faith that the American people understand what “oligarchy” means, defending his use of the term from fellow Democrats Sen. Elise Slotkin and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ...

SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School softball celebrated the 2025 seniors at the game against West Morris on Monday. Before the game, the team lined up on the third base line as Coach Gretchen Bowie ...

Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today? Joe Biden, in his farewell address, argued that “an oligarchy is taking shape in America.” More recently, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ...