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Project Esther: A Trumpian blueprint to crush anticolonial resistance

Trump's presidency is likely to bolster the persecution of anti-Zionist activists and intensify support for Israel's actions.

How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr

Trump's appointments signal an intent to undermine democracy and promote authoritarian values.
Journalists face the first wave of attacks under Trump's regime, with potential consequences for all dissenters.
Empowering individuals and institutions is critical to resist authoritarianism.

Project Esther: A Trumpian blueprint to crush anticolonial resistance

Trump's presidency is likely to bolster the persecution of anti-Zionist activists and intensify support for Israel's actions.

How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr

Trump's appointments signal an intent to undermine democracy and promote authoritarian values.
Journalists face the first wave of attacks under Trump's regime, with potential consequences for all dissenters.
Empowering individuals and institutions is critical to resist authoritarianism.
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Rudy Giuliani turns over property to former election workers he defamed

Giuliani turned over assets worth $148m to election workers after a defamation judgment; he claims political persecution.

Polymarket FBI raid shows Biden Justice Department has gone full banana republic

The Biden Justice Department is perceived as using the FBI to target political opponents, as illustrated by the raid on Polymarket's CEO.
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Gay Russo-Belarusian couple seeks asylum in Bulgaria DW 10/26/2024

Andrei and Alex face persecution due to their LGBTQ+ identities and political beliefs, seeking asylum in Bulgaria amid rising threats.

Belarus: Activist fights to stop extradition from Serbia DW 08/28/2024

Andrey Gnyot's appeal against extradition to Belarus may be his last hope, as he faces politically motivated charges linked to his activism.

Gay Russo-Belarusian couple seeks asylum in Bulgaria DW 10/26/2024

Andrei and Alex face persecution due to their LGBTQ+ identities and political beliefs, seeking asylum in Bulgaria amid rising threats.

Belarus: Activist fights to stop extradition from Serbia DW 08/28/2024

Andrey Gnyot's appeal against extradition to Belarus may be his last hope, as he faces politically motivated charges linked to his activism.
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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Says He Pleaded Guilty to Journalism' in Order to Be Freed

Julian Assange claims his release is due to his guilty plea for journalism-related actions.

Philippines Drops Charges Against Leila de Lima, Prominent Duterte Critic

Leila de Lima, a former senator in the Philippines, was cleared of charges related to criticizing President Duterte's war on drugs after six years of detention.

Russia court orders arrest of Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, in absentia

Yulia Navalnaya faces imprisonment if she returns to Russia, accused of participating in an extremist group.

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Says He Pleaded Guilty to Journalism' in Order to Be Freed

Julian Assange claims his release is due to his guilty plea for journalism-related actions.

Philippines Drops Charges Against Leila de Lima, Prominent Duterte Critic

Leila de Lima, a former senator in the Philippines, was cleared of charges related to criticizing President Duterte's war on drugs after six years of detention.

Russia court orders arrest of Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, in absentia

Yulia Navalnaya faces imprisonment if she returns to Russia, accused of participating in an extremist group.
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Adams' indictment 'lawfare': Letters to the Editor - Sept. 30, 2024

The indictment against Mayor Adams is perceived as politically motivated, reflecting selective prosecution and intimidation against dissenters.

New California law could reverse outcome in dispute over Nazi-looted Pissarro

California introduces a law to override a Ninth Circuit decision allowing a Spanish museum to keep a Nazi-looted painting.
Governor Newsom's law aims to ensure California law prevails in Holocaust-related art theft cases.

'We will be watching': Kremlin warns France as Telegram's billionaire founder was charged in Paris

Kremlin warns France against politicizing Pavel Durov's arrest, emphasizing his Russian citizenship and calling for non-political handling of the case.

Chavismo intensifies its judicial persecution against Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia

The Venezuelan government escalates its persecution of the opposition, threatening imminent arrest and undermining the political climate following the contested election.
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Trump and his allies believe that criminal convictions will work in his favor

Republicans rallied behind Trump amidst legal troubles, viewing him as a victim of political persecution.
Trump is leveraging his legal issues to rally support, raise funds, attract media attention, and unify his party.

Trump loyalists follow him from Mar-a-Lago to Manhattan during hush money trial

Trump's allies are showing allegiance at his trial, boosting his morale despite facing legal challenges.

Trump calls his fraud case 'a form of Navalny.' That distorts the cases. - Poynter

Former President Donald Trump compared his civil fraud fine to Russian opposition leader Alexei A. Navalny's situation.
Trump described himself as a target of political persecution due to his legal cases.

Trump and his allies believe that criminal convictions will work in his favor

Republicans rallied behind Trump amidst legal troubles, viewing him as a victim of political persecution.
Trump is leveraging his legal issues to rally support, raise funds, attract media attention, and unify his party.

Trump loyalists follow him from Mar-a-Lago to Manhattan during hush money trial

Trump's allies are showing allegiance at his trial, boosting his morale despite facing legal challenges.

Trump calls his fraud case 'a form of Navalny.' That distorts the cases. - Poynter

Former President Donald Trump compared his civil fraud fine to Russian opposition leader Alexei A. Navalny's situation.
Trump described himself as a target of political persecution due to his legal cases.
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No one can be above the law': US politicians react to Trump guilty verdict

Republicans condemned Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, accusing it of political persecution by Democrats.

Toronto track star wanted to represent Canada at the Olympics. Now he just wants to avoid deportation | CBC News

Track athlete Tamarri Lindo risks deportation from Canada despite Olympic dreams.

All the Films Sold at Cannes 2024

Cannes Film Market highlights prestigious festival titles such as 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' and 'The Entertainment System Is Down' with notable distribution deals.

Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

Award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof fled to Europe ahead of Cannes Film Festival premiere amid an eight-year prison sentence for making films and signing statements.

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe blasts impending criminal charges

Uribe accuses political persecution without evidence of wrongdoing.
Right-wing political party expresses support for Uribe amidst pending criminal charges.

Republican official sues Media Matters for reporting on X's neo-Nazi content

Republican AG sues Media Matters over hate speech report on X
Political party leverage to persecute organizations criticizing right-wing figures.

California legislators push law change after ruling against family in Nazi looted art case

Legislation to recover stolen art from Holocaust victims
Bipartisan support for the bill

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Was Brave, Authentic, Funny, Larger Than Life. Will His Movement Survive Him?

People pay tribute to Navalny despite risks of arrest
Similarities between Sakharov and Navalny
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Trump has an idea for unity: stop all his trials

Trump wants criminal trials dropped after an assassination attempt for unity.

A Second Trump Term Will Bring an End to the American Century

A second Trump term could lead to a regime of political persecution and an irreversible descent into dictatorship.
There has been little discussion of what Trump's reelection would mean for US foreign policy.

Trump has an idea for unity: stop all his trials

Trump wants criminal trials dropped after an assassination attempt for unity.

A Second Trump Term Will Bring an End to the American Century

A second Trump term could lead to a regime of political persecution and an irreversible descent into dictatorship.
There has been little discussion of what Trump's reelection would mean for US foreign policy.
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Russian oil executive who fled to UK took his own life after assets frozen

Russian oil executive fleeing political persecution dies by suicide in the UK.
Assets frozen over conflict in Ukraine believed to have contributed to his suicide.

The Trump Verdict Is Actually Existing 'Post-Liberalism'

Political persecution has unpredictable outcomes, as history's forces spiral out of control.

Review: Robeson' Illuminates a Titanic Artist and Activist

Paul Robeson, an African American singer, actor, and activist, faced political backlash for his advocacy and communist beliefs, impacting his career and leading to the revocation of his U.S. passport.

Director Kirill Serebrennikov talks about war with Euronews

Director Kirill Serebrennikov, a respected and daring director, faced political persecution in Russia, now residing in Berlin due to his anti-Putin stance and controversial projects.
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