Opinion | Trump Is Still at War With the Constitution
Trump's campaign pledge to deport campus protesters from other countries is unworkable and serves as propaganda for his nativist and authoritarian message. [ more ]
Trump Offers Alarming Details on How He'd Govern If Elected President Again
Former President Donald Trump would potentially flout democratic norms and descend deeper into authoritarianism if re-elected, reshaping America with draconian policies. [ more ]
Post-1948 order at risk of decimation' amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty
The collapse of the 1948 international order is imminent due to brutal wars, authoritarian policies, and disregard for human rights by powerful nations. [ more ]
Belarus heads to polls in tightly controlled elections opposition have called a farce'
The parliamentary elections in Belarus are expected to solidify Lukashenko's rule despite opposition calls for a boycott. Most candidates support Lukashenko's policies.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, an opposition leader in exile, urges voters to boycott the elections, calling the process a 'senseless farce' with no real choice for the people. [ more ]
Death of Alexei Navalny decimates the Russian opposition
Alexei Navalny's death has further weakened the Russian opposition, which has faced assassinations, imprisonment, and exile under Putin's regime.
Navalny's death comes just before the official launch of presidential campaigning, where Putin is expected to win due to lack of alternatives and his government's control over the state apparatus. [ more ]
Paul Lynch: When you win the Booker, you are told you won't write for a year'
Paul Lynch's novel 'Prophet Song' won the Booker prize, depicting a nightmarish vision of Ireland under authoritarian rule, characterized by long, poetic sentences. [ more ]
West condemns undemocratic' Russian election as results show Putin landslide
Russia's presidential election results face widespread condemnation from Western nations for being undemocratic and oppressive.
New sanctions are being imposed on Russia in response to the election, with leaders like David Cameron and Vedant Patel criticizing Putin's control over opponents and the media. [ more ]
In Special Issue, The Atlantic Warns of the Consequences If Trump Wins a Second Term
A special issue of The Atlantic warns about the extreme consequences of a second term for former President Donald Trump.
The issue argues that a second Trump presidency would pose greater threats to democracy, authoritarianism, and corruption compared to his first term. [ more ]
Georgian MP punches opponent in face in brawl over foreign agents' bill
Georgian Dream party introduces controversial bill on foreign agents prompting violent clashes in parliament and criticism from Western countries. [ more ]
Civil War' Director Explains Message Behind Film And Why California and Texas Join Forces Against President
The film 'Civil War' by Alex Garland explores themes of polarization, division, and extremism in the face of a fascistic U.S. president.
Garland intentionally depicts a red and blue state joining forces in the movie to avoid polarization and highlight the authoritarian actions of the president. [ more ]
Germany: Suspect charged with planning 'coup' attempt DW 04/08/2024
Affiliates of the Reichsburger movement planned to seek Russian help to overthrow the German state.
The accused individual supported an offshoot of the Reichsburger movement seeking to replace the current German system with an authoritarian one. [ more ]
AfD plans to turn Germany into authoritarian state, vice-chancellor warns
Germany's vice-chancellor and economics minister has warned that the far-right AfD party poses a danger to democracy and aims to transform Germany into an authoritarian state similar to Russia.
There are calls to ban the AfD party, but caution is advised as a failed attempt could cause massive damage and must only be pursued if it can 100% stand up in court.
The AfD has been shifting to the right and has seen an increase in popularity, outpolling government parties in some cases. [ more ]
In Booker-winning 'Prophet Song,' the world ends slowly and then all at once
The novel 'Prophet Song' explores the experience of one family during the end of the world in Ireland.
The story focuses on the disappearance of Larry, the husband of the protagonist, and other trade unionists and teachers by a secret police force. [ more ]
Florida Attorney General Argues for Removing LGBT Library Books
Florida's government is arguing that school districts have the First Amendment right to remove LGBTQ books.
The argument that public-school libraries convey the government's message is being made in lawsuits over the removal of books in school libraries. [ more ]
Analysis | China's rulers reckon with troubling 'headwinds'
Six years ago, Xi Jinping presented China as a custodian of the international order and opponent of nationalism. Now, China's position is notably different.
Xi's ruthless quashing of Hong Kong's freedoms and increasing authoritarianism have drawn attention to his regime's character. [ more ]