by Nick Harrison, Associate Editor, Blue Review

President Biden’s farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office last Wednesday highlighted a shared concern over the path he sees the nation following, one that could erode the institutions he has spent more than 50 years supporting. He warned of a developing “oligarchy” in America — citing “the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra-wealthy people.”

Whether you saw excerpts on news shows, read about it, or watched the entire speech, it’s important to review the troubling concerns he expressed and keep them in mind as we move forward.

Take a few minutes to watch the full speech or read the transcript. They will help bring focus to our continuing efforts to build a better future.