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fromHackernoon
4 weeks ago

Spacecoin's War Against the Surveillance Grid | HackerNoon

"Her phone buzzes-no bars. Wi-Fi icon: dead. The protest footage from last night sits trapped in her device like a caged bird with clipped wings. She filmed everything: the tear gas clearing, protesters linking arms, riot shields retreating."
Digital life
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Bulgaria's arrest of liberal, pro-EU mayor sparks protests DW 07/26/2025

Protests in Bulgaria are driven by concerns over authoritarianism and the justice system.
#tunisia
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Why tech billionaires want a dictatorship

The 'Nerd Reich' is a web of powerful, ultra-wealthy tech billionaires whose politics push the country away from democracy towards unrestrained capitalism and monarchy.
US politics
#democracy
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Newsom's 'Democracy is under assault' speech could turn the tables on Trump

Gavin Newsom's address highlights the urgent threat to democracy posed by rising authoritarianism during protests in Los Angeles.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

"We Are Not Victims. We Are Fighters": Russian Political Prisoners, Including Left Sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky, Demand Freedom

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.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Contributor: Stunts in L.A. show Democratic states and cities that Trump's forces can invade anytime

The U.S. military conducted a tactical operation in Los Angeles, signaling potential authoritarian practices under the Trump administration.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago

Resisting Authoritarianism: How to Activate Civil Society's Pillars of Support - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Civil society organizations are essential to restraining rising autocracy in the U.S. and promoting democratic engagement.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

A Masterful New Netflix Documentary Could Show America's Future

Costa calls it "one of the fastest religious shifts in human history," with the percentage of Brazilians who identify as evangelical jumping sixfold over the past 40 years, to nearly a third of the population.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Netanyahu & Trump: The optics and the outrage

Netanyahu's outreach to Trump coincides with deepening divisions over Israel in MAGA media, alongside rising tensions in Georgia over democratic freedoms.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Is America Really Exceptional?

In her immersive work of nonfiction, A Flower Traveled in My Blood, Haley Cohen Gilliland documents the decades-long struggle to recover children who, during Argentina's Dirty War, were snatched away from detained dissidents.
Books
#elon-musk
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk Reportedly Asked Far-Right Blogger Who Wants America to Be Run by Authoritarian C.E.O.' for Advice on Starting Third Party

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk Reportedly Asked Far-Right Blogger Who Wants America to Be Run by Authoritarian C.E.O.' for Advice on Starting Third Party

#immigration
Los Angeles
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Says He'd Arrest Gavin Newsom

California leaders are at odds with the Trump administration over immigration enforcement, leading to threats of arrest and accusations of authoritarianism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump deploys the national guard in LA Today in Focus Extra

Trump's deployment of the national guard against protesters signifies a stark escalation of his immigration enforcement strategy.
Los Angeles
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Says He'd Arrest Gavin Newsom

California leaders are at odds with the Trump administration over immigration enforcement, leading to threats of arrest and accusations of authoritarianism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump deploys the national guard in LA Today in Focus Extra

Trump's deployment of the national guard against protesters signifies a stark escalation of his immigration enforcement strategy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Trump administration pushed out a university president its latest bid to close the American mind | Robert Reich

James Ryan declared that while he was committed to the university and inclined to fight, he could not in good conscience push back just to save his job.
US politics
#populism
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Seeing Language as a Tool of Authoritarianism - emptywheel

Liberalism hinges on the belief that language can transparently describe reality, facilitating rational debate on diverse visions for a better society.
US politics
#trump
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

I don't feel like a king': Trump fulfills his dream of a military parade on his birthday amid protests

Trump's military parade reflects his authoritarian drift, inspired by experiences abroad and criticized for similarities to displays by dictators.
The celebration has sparked nationwide protests amidst a contentious political climate.
Privacy technologies
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Is Rapidly Expanding the Surveillance State as Protests Grow

Trump's use of military force against protesters symbolizes growing authoritarianism and state intimidation ahead of his birthday celebrations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Trump and deportation protests: the king of confected emergencies | Editorial

Trump's birthday celebration includes a costly military parade amidst protests against his immigration policies, reflecting a strategy of diversion and authoritarian tactics.
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

I don't feel like a king': Trump fulfills his dream of a military parade on his birthday amid protests

Trump's military parade reflects his authoritarian drift, inspired by experiences abroad and criticized for similarities to displays by dictators.
The celebration has sparked nationwide protests amidst a contentious political climate.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Donald Trump Is Running the Military Like a Warlord

'No Kings' rallies symbolize opposition to Trump's authoritarianism, invoking the spirit of the American Revolution.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Trump and deportation protests: the king of confected emergencies | Editorial

Trump's birthday celebration includes a costly military parade amidst protests against his immigration policies, reflecting a strategy of diversion and authoritarian tactics.
#us-politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Handcuffing a U.S. Senator Is a Warning

The concept of 'competitive authoritarianism' is increasingly relevant in light of recent governmental conduct, particularly the treatment of Senator Alex Padilla.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Handcuffing a U.S. Senator Is a Warning

The concept of 'competitive authoritarianism' is increasingly relevant in light of recent governmental conduct, particularly the treatment of Senator Alex Padilla.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Calls to GI Hotlines Rise as Service Members Consider Defying Trump's Orders

U.S. military members face a dilemma between obeying illegal orders or preserving democracy amidst concerns over authoritarianism.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

How dark will our skies be on July 4, 2026?

America's mood has shifted from hopeful unity to a deep sense of unease about its future.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Trump's Budget Bill Helps the Rich at Expense of Ordinary Americans

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.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Authoritarianism and Perceived Threat: Old Question, New Data

Autocratic regimes are gaining power globally through democratic means, linked to a psychological appeal characterized by authoritarianism.
#donald-trump
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
US politics

Sinead Ryan: Why I feel a chill in the air as America's Independence Day looms

Donald Trump has undermined democracy in America, resembling traits of fascism.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

During Trump's dictatorial military parade Saturday, America needs a Tiananmen Square moment

Trump's military parade is more about his ego than honoring the Army's anniversary, reminiscent of authoritarian displays.
The parade's cost is starkly contrasted by cuts to veterans' budgets.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

During Trump's dictatorial military parade Saturday, America needs a Tiananmen Square moment

Trump's military parade is more about his ego than honoring the Army's anniversary, reminiscent of authoritarian displays.
The parade's cost is starkly contrasted by cuts to veterans' budgets.
LGBT
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Promise and Peril of Digital Security in the Age of Dictatorship

LGBTIQ+ organizations in El Salvador use technology to protect themselves against authoritarian actions and record abuses.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Bruce Springsteen's European stadium concerts harness rock's 'righteous power' in 'dangerous times'

Bruce Springsteen's concert speeches in Germany warn against dangers in the U.S. under the Trump administration, resonating with historical fears of authoritarianism.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Serbia's president vows more arrests after huge antigovernment protests

Protests in Serbia escalate, with President Vucic announcing more arrests amid clashes with police and accusations of inciting violence among demonstrators.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Palestine Action is part of Britain's proud history of protest. Proscribing it is an assault on democracy | Suresh Grover

The home secretary's decision to proscribe Palestine Action and to lay an order so swiftly in parliament on Monday will be viewed as a dangerous acceleration to authoritarianism.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How do we resist and rise? We have to believe the impossible is possible | V (Formerly Eve Ensler)

In this authoritarian and suffocating climate where being an American feels like a curse, it is hard to move, let alone imagine what one can do to transform this horror to good.
Social justice
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump and Bondi Predict Supreme Court Ruling Will Unblock MAGA Agenda

The Supreme Court's decision allows the Trump administration to implement policies more rapidly by limiting nationwide court injunctions.
#politics
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

In National Address, Newsom Calls Out Trump's Authoritarianism, Says We're at a 'Perilous Moment'

Governor Newsom condemns Trump's National Guard deployment as authoritarianism, marking a critical moment for democracy in his presidential aspirations.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

In National Address, Newsom Calls Out Trump's Authoritarianism, Says We're at a 'Perilous Moment'

Governor Newsom condemns Trump's National Guard deployment as authoritarianism, marking a critical moment for democracy in his presidential aspirations.
#joe-rogan
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pam Bondi denies knowing Ice agents wore masks during raids despite video evidence

Bondi defends ICE agents' use of masks, claiming ignorance amid concerns over public safety and authoritarianism.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: How conflict with Iran could supercharge Trump's domestic agenda

"Autocrats almost always use emergencies, sometimes real ones, sometimes exaggerated ones, and sometimes invented ones ... to accumulate power," said Steven Levitsky.
US politics
#trump-administration
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
US politics

Pete Buttigieg outraged Trump admin crossed 'reddest of red lines' handcuffing senator questioning Noem

US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg outraged Trump admin crossed 'reddest of red lines' handcuffing senator questioning Noem

High-profile Democrats are alarmed by recent events indicating a potential descent into authoritarianism under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How the LA protests may boost appetite for authoritarianism DW 06/13/2025

Trump's management of immigration protests appears politically motivated, fostering authoritarian support among fearful voters.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Canada said it would stand up to Trump. Instead, it's taking cues from him | Shiri Pasternak and Dayna Nadine Scott

The strategy of overwhelming institutions with rapid policy changes undermines effective opposition and challenges democratic norms.
#gavin-newsom
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Gavin Newsom Claims Trump Wants Civil War on The Streets of America' Accuses Hannity of Hypocrisy On Key Issue

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Gavin Newsom Claims Trump Wants Civil War on The Streets of America' Accuses Hannity of Hypocrisy On Key Issue

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Authoritarian-friendly Fifa fest shows why next year's World Cup must be boycotted | Byline Heba Gowayed and Nicholas Occhiuto

International sporting events are used by authoritarian regimes for sportswashing and branding.
The Trump administration is creating an atmosphere of intimidation surrounding international sporting events.
FIFA events are being repurposed to reinforce negative political narratives and authority.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why a professor of fascism left the US: The lesson of 1933 is you get out'

Prof. Marci Shore argues that the U.S. faces a critical moment reminiscent of historical authoritarianism, urging caution and proactive measures.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I was disappeared under Argentina's dictatorship. I know how autocracy begins | Miriam Lewin

Authoritarian regimes suppress dissent and target voices perceived as threats, echoing historical patterns seen in Argentina.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Bukele, emboldened by Trump, is arresting prominent critics

You won't silence me! The people deserve to know! I want a public trial! Ruth López, a prominent lawyer in El Salvador, declared as she was arrested.
Black Lives Matter
#protests
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

'No Kings' protests nationwide to push back on Trump's 'overreach'

Mass protests arise against President Trump's authoritarianism, signaling greater public engagement and opposition ahead of military parade.
fromUpper West Side, NY Patch
1 month ago
Washington DC

6 'No Kings' Protests To Be Held Saturday In New York City: What To Know

Protests across the country unite to celebrate democracy and reject authoritarianism during the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and Donald Trump's birthday.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

'No Kings' protests nationwide to push back on Trump's 'overreach'

Mass protests arise against President Trump's authoritarianism, signaling greater public engagement and opposition ahead of military parade.
Washington DC
fromUpper West Side, NY Patch
1 month ago

6 'No Kings' Protests To Be Held Saturday In New York City: What To Know

Protests across the country unite to celebrate democracy and reject authoritarianism during the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and Donald Trump's birthday.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

The 30,000-Foot View Of The Oslo Freedom Forum

The Oslo Freedom Forum is a convergence of courage, truth, and defiance that demands you listen, feel, and act against oppression.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

If an Authoritarian Trump Seizes More Power, Should Blue States Secede?

The founding of the United States was a secessionist movement, seeking to withdraw from British governance rather than engaging in revolution as defined today.
Left-wing politics
US Elections
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Cities Are Preparing for Government Responses to Upcoming Protests

Trump's administration is militarizing domestic spaces, deploying troops traditionally trained for foreign conflicts to U.S. cities, raising concerns of authoritarianism.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The Authoritarian Machine Is Growing - and It Won't Stop at Immigrants

Fascism and authoritarianism are deployed through law enforcement, and recent ICE raids in sanctuary cities highlight this chilling reality.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump is waging war against his own citizens in Los Angeles | Judith Levine

The Pentagon's deployment of troops to Los Angeles signifies a government response to immigration protests amid accusations of authoritarianism.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Washington, D.C., has a deficit of humanity

Humanity is missing in Washington, particularly in responses to crises and humanitarian needs.
The rise of authoritarian actions challenges democratic norms and threatens human rights.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
1 month ago

More Than 1,500 No Kings' Protests Planned Amid Trump Crackdown on L.A. Demonstrations

More than 1,500 protests nationwide oppose the Trump Administration amidst concerns about authoritarianism and civil rights violations.
Germany politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Hitler's Bogus Crisis of 'Public Order'

Hitler exploited public-security crises to dismantle federalism, suppressing Weimar constitutional rights in favor of a centralized authoritarian regime.
Los Angeles
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump deepens authoritarian drift with National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

The New York Times publishes editorials weekly, focusing on significant national issues including government actions and societal implications.
US politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Boys Creator Eric Kripke Isn't Trying to Predict the Future

'The Boys' initially aimed to satirize Hollywood but evolved into a commentary on authoritarianism coinciding with Trump's rise.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

History will judge us as cowards or heroes': Ras Baraka, the mayor arrested by Ice, won't be intimidated

Ras Baraka's arrest highlighted his opposition to authoritarianism and launched him into national prominence.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German activist Maja T. goes on hunger strike in Hungary DW 06/06/2025

I can no longer endure the prison conditions in Hungary. My cell was under round-the-clock video surveillance for over three months. I always had to wear handcuffs outside my cell for over seven months.
Germany news
fromPoynter
1 month ago

How press freedoms are under attack in America - Poynter

Press freedoms in the U.S. are currently under severe threat, reminiscent of authoritarian regimes.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Democracy Wins a Referendum in South Korea

"Our democracy is collapsing. Please come together to protect it." This powerful statement from Lee Jae-myung urged citizens to rise against threats to democracy.
Left-wing politics
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