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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days 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.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Overturning "Roe" Wasn't the End Goal: Mary Ziegler on the "New Civil War"

The anti-abortion movement aims for personhood for embryos, impacting abortion, IVF, and contraception.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Majority of Americans Believe Trump Is a Dangerous Dictator' and Threat to Democracy': Axios Poll

A majority believe Trump poses a threat to American democracy, with significant calls for limiting his power.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days 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.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Overturning "Roe" Wasn't the End Goal: Mary Ziegler on the "New Civil War"

The anti-abortion movement aims for personhood for embryos, impacting abortion, IVF, and contraception.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Majority of Americans Believe Trump Is a Dangerous Dictator' and Threat to Democracy': Axios Poll

A majority believe Trump poses a threat to American democracy, with significant calls for limiting his power.
more#democracy
#civil-liberties
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Vilified, arrested, held incommunicado: that's the price of protest in Britain today | George Monbiot

Authoritarian tactics increasingly used against peaceful protests reflect a disturbing trend in policing and governance across nations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 hours 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
5 days 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Vilified, arrested, held incommunicado: that's the price of protest in Britain today | George Monbiot

Authoritarian tactics increasingly used against peaceful protests reflect a disturbing trend in policing and governance across nations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 hours 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
5 days 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-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | It's Time to Protect America From America's President

The Trump administration's actions represent a significant challenge to the constitutional law and citizen rights regarding due process.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump Has Created a Legal Nightmare

Trump's immigration policies reflect authoritarian tactics, with due process routinely disregarded and dissent criminalized.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days 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
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Mass-Deportation Effort Has Barely Begun

The Trump administration's immigration policies may lead to a constitutional crisis due to defiance of due-process requirements.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | It's Time to Protect America From America's President

The Trump administration's actions represent a significant challenge to the constitutional law and citizen rights regarding due process.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump Has Created a Legal Nightmare

Trump's immigration policies reflect authoritarian tactics, with due process routinely disregarded and dissent criminalized.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days 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
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Mass-Deportation Effort Has Barely Begun

The Trump administration's immigration policies may lead to a constitutional crisis due to defiance of due-process requirements.
more#trump-administration
#donald-trump
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

If Trump Sounds Like He Wants a Police State, That's Because He Does

Trump's comments during his meeting with Bukele reflect a disturbing shift towards authoritarian measures against both immigrants and native-born criminals.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot

Trump's provocative actions may risk a global recession, yet his approval ratings remain surprisingly high, reflecting deeper societal issues.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
19 hours 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

If Trump Sounds Like He Wants a Police State, That's Because He Does

Trump's comments during his meeting with Bukele reflect a disturbing shift towards authoritarian measures against both immigrants and native-born criminals.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot

Trump's provocative actions may risk a global recession, yet his approval ratings remain surprisingly high, reflecting deeper societal issues.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
19 hours 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
#human-rights
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

These Russians Fled But Couldn't Escape Repression

Russian refugees fleeing autocracy in their homeland find themselves facing similar challenges in Georgia, where authoritarianism is on the rise.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Opinion | Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. America's Police State Has Arrived.

The abduction of innocent individuals by authorities evokes memories of oppressive government practices in authoritarian regimes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
US news

They disappear them': families of the detained see grim echo of Latin American dictatorships in Trump's US

Enforced disappearances of Venezuelan migrants in the US raise concerns about authoritarianism under the current administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
US news

Trump's first 100 days supercharged a global freefall of rights', says Amnesty

Trump's first 100 days have significantly undermined global human rights and empowered authoritarianism.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
France politics

Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms

Dozens of opposition figures in Tunisia received lengthy prison sentences on charges of conspiracy against state security, criticized as politically motivated.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation | Wera Hobhouse

The author was denied entry to Hong Kong, likely due to their political stance on China's human rights record.
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

These Russians Fled But Couldn't Escape Repression

Russian refugees fleeing autocracy in their homeland find themselves facing similar challenges in Georgia, where authoritarianism is on the rise.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Opinion | Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. America's Police State Has Arrived.

The abduction of innocent individuals by authorities evokes memories of oppressive government practices in authoritarian regimes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
US news

They disappear them': families of the detained see grim echo of Latin American dictatorships in Trump's US

Enforced disappearances of Venezuelan migrants in the US raise concerns about authoritarianism under the current administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
US news

Trump's first 100 days supercharged a global freefall of rights', says Amnesty

Trump's first 100 days have significantly undermined global human rights and empowered authoritarianism.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
France politics

Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms

Dozens of opposition figures in Tunisia received lengthy prison sentences on charges of conspiracy against state security, criticized as politically motivated.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation | Wera Hobhouse

The author was denied entry to Hong Kong, likely due to their political stance on China's human rights record.
more#human-rights
#trump-presidency
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
3 days 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 day 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
3 days 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
#trump
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago
US politics

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
US politics

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Opinion | A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump

American institutions can fight back against Trump's intimidation tactics.
Law firms have begun creating strategies to uphold democracy and legal principles.
There are historical precedents of Trump's legal defeats that could inform current actions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
US Elections

Contempt as Trump claims he can run for third term: This is what dictators do'

Trump suggests methods for running for a third term despite constitutional restrictions, prompting warnings of potential constitutional threats and authoritarian implications.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
US politics

Bill Maher goes off on Trump weeks after friendly dinner with prez at White House: 'Flirting with authoritarianism'

Bill Maher criticizes Trump for flirting with authoritarianism despite a recent civil dinner meeting.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Jon Stewart rips into 'authoritarian' Trump's 'embarrassingly sycophantic' cabinet members

Jon Stewart criticizes President Trump as an authoritarian and mocks his cabinet's extreme praise of him.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump

American institutions can fight back against Trump's intimidation tactics.
Law firms have begun creating strategies to uphold democracy and legal principles.
There are historical precedents of Trump's legal defeats that could inform current actions.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Contempt as Trump claims he can run for third term: This is what dictators do'

Trump suggests methods for running for a third term despite constitutional restrictions, prompting warnings of potential constitutional threats and authoritarian implications.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
US politics

Bill Maher goes off on Trump weeks after friendly dinner with prez at White House: 'Flirting with authoritarianism'

Bill Maher criticizes Trump for flirting with authoritarianism despite a recent civil dinner meeting.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Jon Stewart rips into 'authoritarian' Trump's 'embarrassingly sycophantic' cabinet members

Jon Stewart criticizes President Trump as an authoritarian and mocks his cabinet's extreme praise of him.
more#trump
#higher-education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

I used to laugh at my Chilean father's paranoia about life in the US not any more

Political climate in higher education mirrors past authoritarian regimes.
Concerns about job security and academic freedom grow under Trump's leadership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

I used to laugh at my Chilean father's paranoia about life in the US not any more

Political climate in higher education mirrors past authoritarian regimes.
Concerns about job security and academic freedom grow under Trump's leadership.
more#higher-education
Right-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Scientists Scanned the Brains of Authoritarians and Found Something Weird

Authoritarian beliefs may indicate notable brain differences in social reasoning and emotional regulation.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days 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.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days 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.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days 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.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days 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
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

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.
fromOpen Culture
in 1944 years
US politics

Actor John Lithgow Reads 20 Lessons on Tyranny, Penned by Historian Timothy Snyder

Timothy Snyder's "On Tyranny" offers essential lessons for resisting authoritarianism, crucial for contemporary America.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
fromOpen Culture
in 1944 years
US politics

Actor John Lithgow Reads 20 Lessons on Tyranny, Penned by Historian Timothy Snyder

Timothy Snyder's "On Tyranny" offers essential lessons for resisting authoritarianism, crucial for contemporary America.
more#politics
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

Mass. lawmakers decry 'harrowing' conditions at ICE facility where Tufts student is being held

The detention of Rümeysa Öztürk highlights concerns about authoritarian practices and repression of free speech in the U.S.
#andor
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | Watching Andor' Is No Substitute for Actual Resistance

Andor highlights the complex political themes of rebellion against authoritarianism through the lens of ordinary people.
The series deviates from traditional Star Wars elements by focusing on personal sacrifice and community-driven resistance.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Europe news

Andor's creator isn't shy about his inspirations for the Empire in season 2

Andor season 2 maintains its strong real-world political relevance while advancing towards its climax, paralleling themes of authoritarianism and propaganda.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | Watching Andor' Is No Substitute for Actual Resistance

Andor highlights the complex political themes of rebellion against authoritarianism through the lens of ordinary people.
The series deviates from traditional Star Wars elements by focusing on personal sacrifice and community-driven resistance.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Europe news

Andor's creator isn't shy about his inspirations for the Empire in season 2

Andor season 2 maintains its strong real-world political relevance while advancing towards its climax, paralleling themes of authoritarianism and propaganda.
more#andor
#opposition
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
France politics

Tunisia Hands Heavy Sentences to Prominent Opposition Figures

Tunisian court imposes severe sentences on opposition figures amidst rising authoritarianism and escalating repression under President Kais Saied.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
France politics

Tunisia jails opposition leaders for up to 66 years DW 04/19/2025

The Tunisian court sentenced opposition figures and critics to prison for allegedly conspiring against state security amid claims of a politically motivated trial.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
France politics

Tunisia Hands Heavy Sentences to Prominent Opposition Figures

Tunisian court imposes severe sentences on opposition figures amidst rising authoritarianism and escalating repression under President Kais Saied.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
France politics

Tunisia jails opposition leaders for up to 66 years DW 04/19/2025

The Tunisian court sentenced opposition figures and critics to prison for allegedly conspiring against state security amid claims of a politically motivated trial.
more#opposition
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Healthcare

The Rise of Medical Fascism

Medical fascism gradually integrates healthcare into authoritarian control, eroding ethics and promoting state violence.
The U.S. medical system has a long history of complicity in repressive actions against marginalized communities.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Safety Is a Practice We Enact Together: Building Solidarity Under Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's executive orders promote division, targeting marginalized groups and framing oppressive actions as protective measures.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump has found in El Salvador a model for the repressive state he wants to build and he's just getting started | Jordana Timerman

El Salvador's mega-prison symbolizes President Bukele's authoritarian tactics against crime and dissent, merging penal policies with U.S. deportation strategies.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Laughing in the Face of 'Overwhelming Malice'

Humor, especially dark or sarcastic, is increasingly used as a means of coping with dire social and political conditions.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.
Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Its Journalism Challenged Autocrats. Trump Wants to Silence It.

Andrei Kuznechyk's release from Belarusian prison brings both joy and sadness as he confronts an uncertain future and the potential closure of his media outlet.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Crusade Against AP Is Out of Authoritarian Playbook

Authoritarian regimes undermine independent media to reshape reality and obscure facts, creating confusion rather than convincing the majority.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian author, dies at age 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel Prize-winning writer, died at age 89, renowned for his impactful literature addressing societal and political issues in Latin America.
Independent films
fromDecider
3 weeks ago

Stream It Or Skip It: '2073' on Max, a hybrid documentary/sci-fi story speculating on society's desmise

2073 is a hybrid documentary/sci-fi film warning about future authoritarianism and environmental decline.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs

Protesters in Slovakia oppose a draft law perceived as limiting NGO activities, fearing a shift towards repressive governance similar to Russia.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Genetic sharing site openSNP to shut down, citing concerns of data privacy and 'rise in authoritarian governments' | TechCrunch

OpenSNP will shut down and delete all data in April due to privacy concerns.
The site was founded to allow user-uploaded genetic data, totaling nearly 13,000 users.
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