Bread and Circuses: What Does It Mean to Be Humane?

Sheila Kuehl reflects on 'bread and circuses' as a metaphor for modern distractions. The phrase describes how elites offer rewards to prevent public unrest. She critiques Medicare Part B rewards and rising premiums.

https://santamonicanext.org/2026/10/kool-happenings-bread-and-circuses-and-what-does-it-mean-to-be-humane/

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