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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Putin's Bread and Circus Had Bread

Economic stability is essential for political consolidation, a lesson Trump seems to overlook despite his authoritarian tendencies.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
US politics

Barry Blitt's "The First Hundred Days"

Trump's second term commenced with aggressive actions reflecting revenge and a push towards autocracy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

A Great Emboldening': Trump Inspires Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere

Trump's foreign policy embraces autocratic leaders, contradicting previous diplomatic norms favoring democracy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
US Elections

Is Trump actually a fascist and why does the answer matter?

Trump's rise poses a significant threat to US democracy, with experts labeling his campaign as resembling historical fascist movements.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard Fits Right Into Trump's Vision for America

Trump suggests a cooperative relationship with authoritarian regimes if re-elected, admiring their governance styles.
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards supporting autocratic leadership.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

The Courts, Trump, and Us: A Q&A With David Cole

Trump poses significant threats but faces strong opposition; checks and balances can limit damage.
Future victories depend on our ability to fight back against autocratic initiatives.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Putin's Bread and Circus Had Bread

Economic stability is essential for political consolidation, a lesson Trump seems to overlook despite his authoritarian tendencies.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Great Emboldening': Trump Inspires Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere

Trump's foreign policy embraces autocratic leaders, contradicting previous diplomatic norms favoring democracy.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Is Trump actually a fascist and why does the answer matter?

Trump's rise poses a significant threat to US democracy, with experts labeling his campaign as resembling historical fascist movements.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard Fits Right Into Trump's Vision for America

Trump suggests a cooperative relationship with authoritarian regimes if re-elected, admiring their governance styles.
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards supporting autocratic leadership.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Courts, Trump, and Us: A Q&A With David Cole

Trump poses significant threats but faces strong opposition; checks and balances can limit damage.
Future victories depend on our ability to fight back against autocratic initiatives.
more#trump
#american-democracy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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 politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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 politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week 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#american-democracy
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US | Moira Donegan

The Trump regime's actions are creating a perception of autocracy in the US, undermining democracy and scientific integrity.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We've Officially Entered the Next Phase of Trump's Dictatorship Era

The Trump administration defied federal court orders regarding deportations, signaling a troubling escalation of executive power.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

At the Smithsonian, Donald Trump Takes Aim at History

Project 2025 advocates for an authoritarian approach to governance, seeking to control cultural institutions and align history with conservative ideals.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The True Lesson of the Matt Gaetz Nomination Crash

Trump's failure to appoint Matt Gaetz as attorney general illustrates enduring constitutional checks against autocratic ambitions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US | Moira Donegan

The Trump regime's actions are creating a perception of autocracy in the US, undermining democracy and scientific integrity.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We've Officially Entered the Next Phase of Trump's Dictatorship Era

The Trump administration defied federal court orders regarding deportations, signaling a troubling escalation of executive power.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

At the Smithsonian, Donald Trump Takes Aim at History

Project 2025 advocates for an authoritarian approach to governance, seeking to control cultural institutions and align history with conservative ideals.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The True Lesson of the Matt Gaetz Nomination Crash

Trump's failure to appoint Matt Gaetz as attorney general illustrates enduring constitutional checks against autocratic ambitions.
more#trump-administration
#democracy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Truths to Remember in a Time of Lies

Autocrats are systematically dismantling democracy while distracting the public from their actions through deceit and manipulation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US politics

Opinion | Turkey's People Are Resisting Autocracy. They Deserve More Than Silence.

The U.S. must carefully consider the trade-offs of alliances with autocratic regimes.
fromWashington Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Column | The world beyond the election: So much for democracy vs. autocracy

Biden has framed the struggle of our age as democracy vs. autocracy, emphasizing the threats posed by authoritarian nations.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meet the New Autocrats Who Dismantle Democracies from Within

Autocracy is increasingly infiltrating democracies worldwide, signaling a pressing need to address democratic backsliding, especially in the context of the U.S. election.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

People power's unfinished work: Can Bangladesh be an exception?

Recent student-led protests in Bangladesh resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, highlighting the power of collective action against autocracy.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
US politics

Is It Happening Here?

Democracy in Hungary faces significant challenges, reflecting the potential risks to democratic institutions globally.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Truths to Remember in a Time of Lies

Autocrats are systematically dismantling democracy while distracting the public from their actions through deceit and manipulation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US politics

Opinion | Turkey's People Are Resisting Autocracy. They Deserve More Than Silence.

The U.S. must carefully consider the trade-offs of alliances with autocratic regimes.
fromWashington Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Column | The world beyond the election: So much for democracy vs. autocracy

Biden has framed the struggle of our age as democracy vs. autocracy, emphasizing the threats posed by authoritarian nations.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meet the New Autocrats Who Dismantle Democracies from Within

Autocracy is increasingly infiltrating democracies worldwide, signaling a pressing need to address democratic backsliding, especially in the context of the U.S. election.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

People power's unfinished work: Can Bangladesh be an exception?

Recent student-led protests in Bangladesh resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, highlighting the power of collective action against autocracy.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
US politics

Is It Happening Here?

Democracy in Hungary faces significant challenges, reflecting the potential risks to democratic institutions globally.
more#democracy
#donald-trump
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Opinion | Democrats Can Stop Trump and Save America

The strongman tactic induces a sense of powerlessness among citizens, facilitating political takeover.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Doing What Despots Do': Liz Cheney Slams Trump For Trying to Conceal the Truth' With Move to Block Jack Smith Report

Liz Cheney condemns Donald Trump's attempts to suppress the Special Counsel's final report as autocratic and harmful to truth.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Doing What Despots Do': Liz Cheney Slams Trump For Trying to Conceal the Truth' With Move to Block Jack Smith Report

Liz Cheney condemns Donald Trump's attempts to suppress the Special Counsel's final report as autocratic and harmful to truth.
more#donald-trump
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Nation Names New Columnists Zephyr Teachout, John Ganz, and David Klion

The Nation introduces three new columnists to address pressing political issues in an era of rising autocracy and corporate power.
Education
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Anti-Trans Education Order Relies on Intimidation. We Must Not Yield.

Trump's education orders aim to replace anti-oppression curricula with right-wing indoctrination, emphasizing conformity and targeting gender and anti-racism policies.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Belarus's Strong-Arm Leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Cruises to Re-Election

Lukashenko's recent victory is seen as a mere formality to maintain his autocratic rule in Belarus.
#geopolitics
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Syrian Regime Collapsed Gradually-And Then Suddenly

The collapse of Assad's regime illustrates the sudden shift that can occur when loyalty to tyranny dissipates.
fromBig Think
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Today's dictators are united - but not by ideology

Anne Applebaum's book highlights a global network of autocratic states supporting Venezuela's regime amid economic collapse and misconduct.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Syrian Regime Collapsed Gradually-And Then Suddenly

The collapse of Assad's regime illustrates the sudden shift that can occur when loyalty to tyranny dissipates.
fromBig Think
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Today's dictators are united - but not by ideology

Anne Applebaum's book highlights a global network of autocratic states supporting Venezuela's regime amid economic collapse and misconduct.
more#geopolitics
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

What the collapse of the Syrian regime says about the Arab region

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime marks a critical political turning point in the Arab world, challenging longstanding autocratic rule.
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