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US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's first 100 days: lots of fear, chaos, and abuse of power

Fear permeates various sectors of society, affecting free expression and actions, especially under Trump's presidency.
US politics
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Bruce Springsteen Calls Out 'Incompetent and Treasonous' Trump Administration

Bruce Springsteen criticizes Trump’s administration, calling it corrupt and authoritarian, while advocating for American democratic values during his concert.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump 100 days: delusions of monarchy coupled with fundamental ineptitude

Trump's first 100 days have transformed the Oval Office and pushed the US towards authoritarianism, marking a stark shift in governance.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

We Have a Dictator

The article asserts that we live in a dictatorship under Trump's rule, dismissing democratic norms.
Evidence of Trump's authoritarian mindset is illustrated through his actions and statements.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Trump Doesn't Want to Govern

Trump views governance as domination rather than collaboration, rejecting the equal status of branches of government and the public's role.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump's Attacks on Immigrants are an Attack on us All

Trump's actions threaten constitutional rights and reflect a concerning authoritarian shift in governance.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's first 100 days: lots of fear, chaos, and abuse of power

Fear permeates various sectors of society, affecting free expression and actions, especially under Trump's presidency.
US politics
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Bruce Springsteen Calls Out 'Incompetent and Treasonous' Trump Administration

Bruce Springsteen criticizes Trump’s administration, calling it corrupt and authoritarian, while advocating for American democratic values during his concert.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump 100 days: delusions of monarchy coupled with fundamental ineptitude

Trump's first 100 days have transformed the Oval Office and pushed the US towards authoritarianism, marking a stark shift in governance.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

We Have a Dictator

The article asserts that we live in a dictatorship under Trump's rule, dismissing democratic norms.
Evidence of Trump's authoritarian mindset is illustrated through his actions and statements.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Trump Doesn't Want to Govern

Trump views governance as domination rather than collaboration, rejecting the equal status of branches of government and the public's role.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump's Attacks on Immigrants are an Attack on us All

Trump's actions threaten constitutional rights and reflect a concerning authoritarian shift in governance.
more#trump
#press-freedom
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Bukele's crackdown pushes top Salvadoran journalists to flee

El Salvador's government is reportedly targeting journalists from El Faro amid threats and potential arrest warrants for exposing corruption and gang ties.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Budapest police deny LGBTQ+ march request, citing Hungary's legislative Pride ban

Budapest authorities have prohibited a planned LGBTQ+ event amidst rising government moves against LGBTQ+ rights.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Bukele's crackdown pushes top Salvadoran journalists to flee

El Salvador's government is reportedly targeting journalists from El Faro amid threats and potential arrest warrants for exposing corruption and gang ties.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Budapest police deny LGBTQ+ march request, citing Hungary's legislative Pride ban

Budapest authorities have prohibited a planned LGBTQ+ event amidst rising government moves against LGBTQ+ rights.
more#press-freedom
#south-korea
more#south-korea
#history
Education
fromOpen Culture
2 days ago

Albert Einstein's Grades: A Fascinating Look at His Report Cards

Einstein excelled intellectually but struggled with authoritarian schooling, revealing a clash between his curiosity and educational norms.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | This Is Not the America My Immigrant Father Was Determined to Reach

Authoritarianism undermines national strength and empathy is crucial for a nation's integrity.
Education
fromOpen Culture
2 days ago

Albert Einstein's Grades: A Fascinating Look at His Report Cards

Einstein excelled intellectually but struggled with authoritarian schooling, revealing a clash between his curiosity and educational norms.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | This Is Not the America My Immigrant Father Was Determined to Reach

Authoritarianism undermines national strength and empathy is crucial for a nation's integrity.
more#history
#international-relations
more#international-relations
#political-discourse
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

We're minimizing the horror of Trump's military birthday parade | Judith Levine

A military parade reflects authoritarian tendencies and a departure from American democratic ideals.
more#political-discourse
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump takes wrecking ball' to workers' rights amid global freefall', new report says

Workers' rights are increasingly threatened globally, with far-right politicians undermining democracy and labor protections, especially in the United States.
#democracy
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

The huge banner of a glaring Trump in front of the USDA is a literal sign the U.S. has lost its democracy

Trump's towering image symbolizes a troubling shift towards authoritarianism and undermines democratic principles.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History

The conversation highlights concerns over the decline of democracy in America, particularly under Trump's presidency.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US ex-ambassadors warn of slide into authoritarianism amid climate of fear'

The US may be following a troubling trajectory toward authoritarianism, paralleling events in other democracies that have descended into dictatorship.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

The huge banner of a glaring Trump in front of the USDA is a literal sign the U.S. has lost its democracy

Trump's towering image symbolizes a troubling shift towards authoritarianism and undermines democratic principles.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History

The conversation highlights concerns over the decline of democracy in America, particularly under Trump's presidency.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US ex-ambassadors warn of slide into authoritarianism amid climate of fear'

The US may be following a troubling trajectory toward authoritarianism, paralleling events in other democracies that have descended into dictatorship.
more#democracy
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Georgia: Police detain top opposition leader DW 05/30/2025

Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia was detained, raising concerns over political repression and the country's shift towards authoritarianism.
#legal-system
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Will Donald Trump defy the US supreme court? | Steven Greenhouse

The Supreme Court is navigating the complex dynamic of maintaining authority while managing its relationship with President Trump.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Way Trump's America Most Closely Resembles 1930s Germany

America's legal system is increasingly becoming a 'dual state' where regular laws coexist with arbitrary governance affecting disfavored minorities.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.
more#legal-system
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

They first come for great acts of culture': Cate Blanchett sets up grant for displaced film-makers

Authoritarian regimes often attack cultural expressions first when limiting civil liberties, emphasizing the importance of artistic freedom.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Chemerinsky: Trump aims to topple the courts, the republic's last line of defense

The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend of undermining judicial independence and authority.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Maddow Declares Trump Attempting Authoritarian Overthrow' of U.S. But So Far Too Incompetent' to Pull it Off

Rachel Maddow asserts Trump has botched his first 100 days more than any president, framing it as an inept attempt at authoritarian control.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We've never seen a more error-prone, incompetent presidency | Moustafa Bayoumi

The Trump administration's governance style is defined by frequent mistakes and errors, termed as 'rule by error.'
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks 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.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Chemerinsky: Trump aims to topple the courts, the republic's last line of defense

The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend of undermining judicial independence and authority.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Maddow Declares Trump Attempting Authoritarian Overthrow' of U.S. But So Far Too Incompetent' to Pull it Off

Rachel Maddow asserts Trump has botched his first 100 days more than any president, framing it as an inept attempt at authoritarian control.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We've never seen a more error-prone, incompetent presidency | Moustafa Bayoumi

The Trump administration's governance style is defined by frequent mistakes and errors, termed as 'rule by error.'
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks 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.
more#trump-administration
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Noem Incorrectly Says Habeas Corpus Is Trump's "Constitutional Right" to Deport People

Noem's incorrect definition of habeas corpus raises concerns over the administration's authoritarian tendencies.
#nayib-bukele
Left-wing politics
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Salvadoran lawyer and Bukele critic Ruth Lopez arrested

El Salvador's arrest of a human rights lawyer signals increased authoritarianism under President Bukele and raises concerns over human rights violations.
Left-wing politics
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Salvadoran lawyer and Bukele critic Ruth Lopez arrested

El Salvador's arrest of a human rights lawyer signals increased authoritarianism under President Bukele and raises concerns over human rights violations.
more#nayib-bukele
#politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

There is a growing parallel between American politics and Egyptian authoritarianism, as observed by an Egyptian-American transitioning from Cairo to New York.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

J.B. Pritzker says don't blame trans kids for losses by 'do-nothing Democrats' in fiery New Hampshire speech

Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

There is a growing parallel between American politics and Egyptian authoritarianism, as observed by an Egyptian-American transitioning from Cairo to New York.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

J.B. Pritzker says don't blame trans kids for losses by 'do-nothing Democrats' in fiery New Hampshire speech

more#politics
Law
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Judges in Nicaragua now answer to police under Ortega and Murillo's rule

Nicaragua's government has undermined judicial independence, requiring police approval for court-ordered property seizures and evictions.
#human-rights
more#human-rights
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Mayor Ras Baraka Talks to "The Nation"

Ras Baraka's arrest highlights tensions between local leaders and federal immigration policies amidst concerns over authoritarianism.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's border intimidation is coming for US citizens too ask streamer Hasan Piker | Owen Jones

Piker's detention exemplifies rising political intimidation and a concerning trend against free speech in the US.
Media industry
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Fifty international readers' advocates meet in Madrid to discuss threats to journalism

The meeting of ombudsmen in Madrid underscores the urgent need for dialogue on journalism integrity amidst rising authoritarianism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders leads letter urging Paramount Global to stand up for our democracy'

The senators warned that settling Trump's lawsuit would signify a troubling capitulation to authoritarianism, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of the press.
US news
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

How to Address MisinformationWithout Censorship

Authoritarian leaders often manipulate truth and disinformation, endangering public health and democracy.
Misinformation can have lethal consequences, such as declining vaccination rates leading to outbreaks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It normalises the abhorrent': is The Handmaid's Tale the most frustrating show on TV?

"The Handmaid's Tale" is a well-crafted series that dives deep into themes of violence, corruption, and autocracy, highlighting societal shifts towards authoritarianism.
Women
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary

Trump embraces a nostalgic view of history, prioritizing personal narrative over factual knowledge and ignoring historical complexities.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary

Trump embraces a nostalgic view of history, prioritizing personal narrative over factual knowledge and ignoring historical complexities.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.
more#donald-trump
#immigration
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
NYC politics

Cory Booker: "America Needs Moral Leadership, and Not Political Leadership"

Senator Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech advocating for moral leadership against authoritarianism and calling for bipartisan support.
more#immigration
#higher-education
more#higher-education
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

From tech pioneers to 'extremists': Belarusian founders face exile and statelessness | TechCrunch

Imaguru, a leading startup hub in Belarus, was shut down as authorities criminalized independent business, sentencing founders to prison and seizing property.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

People who fled authoritarian regimes say Trump's tactics remind them of home

David Koranyi's experience illustrates the oppressive political climate in Hungary and the growing fear of authoritarianism both abroad and in the U.S.
#civil-liberties
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | We Visited Rumeysa Ozturk in Detention.

Authoritarian tactics are resurfacing in the U.S. as evidenced by the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk without apparent cause or due process.
more#civil-liberties
#trump-presidency
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Donald Trump to mark 100 days in office US politics live

Trump's first 100 days reflect a shift towards authoritarianism and retaliation against perceived enemies.
Mark Carney warns that Trump's ambitions pose a threat to Canadian sovereignty.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
US politics

One Hundred Days of Ineptitude

Trump's presidency began with actions undermining democratic principles and the rule of law.
His chaotic leadership represented a stark contrast to past presidencies during crises.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Donald Trump to mark 100 days in office US politics live

Trump's first 100 days reflect a shift towards authoritarianism and retaliation against perceived enemies.
Mark Carney warns that Trump's ambitions pose a threat to Canadian sovereignty.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

One Hundred Days of Ineptitude

Trump's presidency began with actions undermining democratic principles and the rule of law.
His chaotic leadership represented a stark contrast to past presidencies during crises.
more#trump-presidency
Right-wing politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Scanned the Brains of Authoritarians and Found Something Weird

Authoritarian beliefs may indicate notable brain differences in social reasoning and emotional regulation.
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