In Death of the Liberal Class, Chris Hedges examines the collapse of the liberal establishment and its inability to confront rising corporate influence. He defines the liberal class as the social and institutional forces—press, labor unions, universities, religious institutions, and the Democratic Party—that once balanced power by appealing to public virtues.

Hedges argues that each pillar prioritized status and privilege over justice, neglecting their constituents and failing to challenge corporate elites. This abdication has eroded public trust, muted meaningful dissent, and opened the door to more radical, authoritarian alternatives.

Through trenchant analysis and case studies, the book reveals how liberalism’s safety valves have been burned off, leaving democracy vulnerable to unchecked corporate interests. Hedges’s critique highlights the risks of a democracy without a principled conscience.

• Explores five pillars of the liberal establishment
• Critiques the rise of corporate power
• Examines consequences for democratic discourse

Death of the Liberal Class offers a powerful examination of liberalism’s failings and a warning about the fragility of democratic institutions.

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