“This is the cycle of a dynamic society. Equality is never a final state, democracy never a stable equilibrium: they are processes, they are struggles. Our task is now to recognize that that struggle is ours.” — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
“We've been looking at the tower for so long we forgot it's made of blocks; we forgot it can be put back together in… — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
“Where the establishment emphasized humility, prudence, lineage, meritocracy celebrates ambition, achievement, brains&self-betterment” — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
“This is the cycle of a dynamic society. Equality is never a final state, democracy never a stable equilibrium: they are processes, they are… — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
“We cannot have a just society that applies the principle of accountability to the powerless in the principle of forgiveness to the powerful.” — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
“As inequality has grown, as its negative consequences have become harder and harder to ignore, our response has been to put more and more… — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
“The first commendment of hte post 1970s meritocracy can be sumed up as follows: "Thou shall provide equality of opportunity to all, regardless of… — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
Progress is dependent upon a productive and dynamic tension between institutionalism and insurrectionism. Insurrectionists keep our institutions honest. Insurrection us are stewards of our… — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
“At its most basic, the logic of 'meritocracy' is ironclad: putting the most qualified, best equipped people into the positions of greates responsibility and… — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
“Fidelity surveyed a group with at least $1 million investment assets excluding real estate and retirement. 42% of them did not FEEL wealthy.” — Christopher Hayes Copy Share Image
