Inequality was soaring. There were huge battles over immigration. Populists were starting to play a larger role in the political arena. A crackdown on abortion had begun. Tariffs, interest rates, and the regulation of business were big economic issues. The Supreme Court turned to the right. Globalization and technological changes were remaking the face of the country, for good and for ill.
Is it the late 19th century or 2025? It’s both.