#authoritarianism

#authoritarianism

The plea from inside a Russian prison by 11 political prisoners emphasizes the need for a ceasefire or peace agreement with the mass release of political prisoners and Ukrainian hostages.

The national mood feels fractured beyond recognition. Over the past six months, we've been put through a chain saw of destruction, our Constitution included.

The GOP's tax bill introduces significant cuts to the U.S. safety net, marking the largest reduction in decades. This fundamentally alters the fiscal landscape.

Autocratic regimes have gained power worldwide, often through democratic elections, reflecting a growing appeal of autocracy to various populations. The psychology behind this support is crucial for understanding social dynamics, particularly in how authoritarianism intertwines with nationalism, religiosity, and conservatism.

This political strategy aims to overwhelm institutions and courts, diminishing effective opposition and paving the way for rapid policy changes that challenge democratic norms.

International sporting events serve as cultural branding opportunities for their hosts, but authoritarian regimes use them for sportswashing, hiding human rights violations behind a veneer of entertainment.

The Bilderberg meeting has convened in Stockholm, bringing together global leaders to address pressing issues such as nuclear proliferation and shifting power dynamics.

I myself was once a federalist during my time in the opposition, but I have now come to the conviction that the Weimar constitution is fundamentally flawed.