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#authoritarianism
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump

American institutions can fight back against Trump's intimidation tactics.
Law firms have begun creating strategies to uphold democracy and legal principles.
There are historical precedents of Trump's legal defeats that could inform current actions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The Case Against Leaving Trump's America

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. for Canada, citing concerns over democracy and academic freedom under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump

American institutions can fight back against Trump's intimidation tactics.
Law firms have begun creating strategies to uphold democracy and legal principles.
There are historical precedents of Trump's legal defeats that could inform current actions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The Case Against Leaving Trump's America

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. for Canada, citing concerns over democracy and academic freedom under the Trump administration.
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#donald-trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Specter of American Oligarchy

The increasing influence of wealthy tech leaders signals a possible shift towards an oligarchic power structure in America.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Amy Coney Barrett Clip That Will Have SCOTUS Followers Talking - Above the Law

Amy Coney Barrett's reaction suggests a rift between her and the far-right, despite her continuing influence on the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Fully Operational Mobile McDonald's Unit Has Short-Circuited My Brain

Trump's second presidency is marked by attempts to dismantle democracy and an absurdity in governance.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

How Bad Is It?: Andrew Marantz on the Health of Our Democracy

The assessment of American democracy highlights concerns of potential autocratic trends under Trump's leadership by analyzing Orbán's Hungary as a cautionary example.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Specter of American Oligarchy

The increasing influence of wealthy tech leaders signals a possible shift towards an oligarchic power structure in America.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Amy Coney Barrett Clip That Will Have SCOTUS Followers Talking - Above the Law

Amy Coney Barrett's reaction suggests a rift between her and the far-right, despite her continuing influence on the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Fully Operational Mobile McDonald's Unit Has Short-Circuited My Brain

Trump's second presidency is marked by attempts to dismantle democracy and an absurdity in governance.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

How Bad Is It?: Andrew Marantz on the Health of Our Democracy

The assessment of American democracy highlights concerns of potential autocratic trends under Trump's leadership by analyzing Orbán's Hungary as a cautionary example.
more#donald-trump
#david-souter
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, influential for two decades, has passed away at age 85.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

David Souter dies; a Republican who became a liberal darling as Supreme Court justice

Justice David H. Souter, a former Supreme Court Justice, has passed away at the age of 85, remembered for his liberal judicial legacy and humility.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, influential for two decades, has passed away at age 85.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

David Souter dies; a Republican who became a liberal darling as Supreme Court justice

Justice David H. Souter, a former Supreme Court Justice, has passed away at the age of 85, remembered for his liberal judicial legacy and humility.
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#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Opinion | Fight Like Our Democracy Depends on It

Trump's second term poses significant risks to American democracy by attempting to create an unconstrained presidency.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Who Is J. Harvie Wilkinson, the Judge Behind a Scathing Rebuke of the White House?

A federal appeals court criticized the Trump administration for failing to protect a deported man's due process rights.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. Senate president: America 'is starting to feel like Europe in the 1930s'

Senate President Karen Spilka warns of threats to democracy under Trump, comparing current conditions to pre-WWII Europe.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The US government's round-up of student protesters is genuinely shocking | Jameel Jaffer

Recent student arrests in the U.S. mark a significant breach of the country's commitment to free speech.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Things Are Going Off the Rails. It's Time for Mayor Pete to Step In.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is essential for the future of American democracy and the Democratic Party during challenging times.
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#trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Sean Hannity Tries to Calm the Waters

Trump appears to lean on Musk for support in governance.
A troubling dynamic exists in American democracy where billionaires influence leadership.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Opinion | Donald Trump, You're No Franklin Roosevelt

Trump's first 100 days fail to rival FDR's achievements, marked by chaos and an unfulfilled ambition for total control over American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Cory Booker Hijacks Senate Floor With Marathon All-Nighter Senate Speech Protesting Trump and He's Still Going

Sen. Cory Booker delivered an extended speech to protest the GOP-led agenda and express concerns about American democracy.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Sean Hannity Tries to Calm the Waters

Trump appears to lean on Musk for support in governance.
A troubling dynamic exists in American democracy where billionaires influence leadership.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Opinion | Donald Trump, You're No Franklin Roosevelt

Trump's first 100 days fail to rival FDR's achievements, marked by chaos and an unfulfilled ambition for total control over American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Cory Booker Hijacks Senate Floor With Marathon All-Nighter Senate Speech Protesting Trump and He's Still Going

Sen. Cory Booker delivered an extended speech to protest the GOP-led agenda and express concerns about American democracy.
more#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Judge's Ruling Shooting Down Trump Appeal Stuns CNN Reporter: Starkest Warning We Have Ever Seen'

Federal court ruling warns of executive overreach and calls for adherence to constitutional principles to preserve democracy.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Palestine Reveals the Empty Promises of US Democracy

This moment reflects a much deeper trend that was expressed through Palestine, which is that we don't really have much of a say in this so-called democracy.
Black Lives Matter
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The State of Free Speech in America

The First Amendment remains crucial, but opinions on free speech have shifted amidst political changes.
Personal experiences reveal a divide in how free speech is perceived today.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Why Pete Buttigieg said 'no' to Michigan's open political races

Pete Buttigieg will not run for governor or U.S. Senate in 2026 but may consider a presidential bid in 2028.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

American Oligarchs!' MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle Clashes With John Fetterman On Trump Helping Rich Allies

Sen. Fetterman emphasized the need for relatable language in politics while critiquing the influence of unlimited money in American democracy.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

January 6th ... the board game?

The creators of Fight for America strive to promote a bipartisan dialogue on democracy by engaging participants in a strategy game designed to facilitate understanding.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

So this is Trump's golden age' chaos, dysfunction and a coalition of creeps | Marina Hyde

The inauguration was a performance lacking grandeur, criticized for its ineptitude and low-tech execution, leaving a sense of embarrassment for viewers worldwide.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Monday Briefing: A Majority of U.S. Voters Say Democracy is Under Threat

According to a new New York Times/Siena College poll, nearly half of all U.S. voters believe American democracy fails to represent ordinary citizens adequately, reflecting deep distrust.
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