Rosemont, Illinois, has been run by the Stephens family for almost 70 years, resembling a political machine. The Economist compares it to Gabon, a petrostate ruled by the same family for 56 years, highlighting the power dynamics and influence of the family in the town.
This is some peak Washington Post coverage of Israel, as always. https://t.co/hgPVbGUG2v
Inside the last true political machine in America. The parallels between Rosemont, Illinois, and Gabon, a petrostate that was ruled by the same family for 56 years, reveal much about power and the canny, charming men who wield it https://t.co/1hlfYOU1ru 👇
“[Rosemont] reminds your correspondent, who has spent years reporting in Africa, of Gabon, a petrostate that was ruled by the same family for 56 years.” is my new favorite peak @TheEconomist line. But you should subscribe. Great writing always on everything. https://t.co/JOUyLYVgRm
The Economist visits Rosemont to tell the story of what a town is like when one family runs everything. https://t.co/osRrf5jHPE
Politics in Rosemont is a family affair. Donald E. Stephens and his son, Brad, have run the city for almost 70 years. It is perhaps America’s last true political machine. What is it like to live in a town where one family runs everything? https://t.co/dfojdaNuaW 👇