This and that for your Sunday reading.

– John Ripton writes about the connection between the egregious concentration of wealth and the rise of fascist politics. And Virginia Heffernan points out how the uber-rich have used their wealth to fund eugenics, while Kristen Toussaint discusses their similar obsession with climate denialism. 

– Meanwhile, Lucas Amin and Peter Geoghegan examine how corporate donations – particularly from companies under the control of extremely wealthy individuals – are distorting UK politics. 

– Jonathan Cohn discusses how the FDA’s refusal to even review new vaccines is a threat to health around the globe. And Max Kozlov notes that the Trump regime is scrubbing any suggestion that the U.S.’ public health institutions might prepare for or mitigate future disease outbreaks. 

– Charlie Warzel laments the development of nihilist cultures online. But while it’s worth pointing out the presence of dangerous actors, Brian Beutler argues that MAGA has never really succeeded in a broad-based culture war.

–  Finally, Duane Bratt makes the case for Alberta to stay in Canada. And Robert Currie points out how there’s no legal path to separation through a referendum – though that’s exactly why the separatists’ collaboration with a Trump regime which operates under a “just try and stop us” mentality is so dangerous and treasonous.