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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Dissident Who Keeps Fighting

Dissidents in autocracies risk everything to stand against oppressive rulers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels': how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?

Autocratic governments control major fossil fuel emissions, affecting global climate negotiations.
#democracy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
World politics
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Column | In the age of Trump, global authoritarianism continues its advance

Democracy is experiencing global decline, exacerbated by autocratic leadership and increasing polarization in Western democracies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Trump and Vance have smashed the old order how should Europe respond? | Nathalie Tocci, Yanis Varoufakis and others

The decline of the US-led liberal international order is leading to a dangerous rise in autocracy and division in Europe.
The US is undermining democracy in Europe and supporting far-right movements.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
World politics
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Column | In the age of Trump, global authoritarianism continues its advance

Democracy is experiencing global decline, exacerbated by autocratic leadership and increasing polarization in Western democracies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Trump and Vance have smashed the old order how should Europe respond? | Nathalie Tocci, Yanis Varoufakis and others

The decline of the US-led liberal international order is leading to a dangerous rise in autocracy and division in Europe.
The US is undermining democracy in Europe and supporting far-right movements.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Joy Reid: Trump Intends to Stay in Power for Life

Joy Reid believes we will not have free and fair elections in 2026 and that Donald Trump intends to maintain power indefinitely.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Obama, back in public eye, offers a careful warning of a Democratic slide

If you follow regularly what is said by those who are in charge of the federal government right now, there is a weak commitment to what we understood...how a liberal democracy is supposed to work.
US politics
#donald-trump
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Trump's "Golden Age" Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter

Trump is more suited to autocracy than democracy, aligning with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump's foreign policy favors strong ties with Middle Eastern autocrats over interventionist approaches.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

The reasons why America has abandoned democracy

Trump's governance style mirrors that of historical autocrats, showcasing a worrying shift away from democratic principles in America.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Troops are now patrolling Los Angeles. This is a disaster waiting to happen | Kenneth Roth

Trump's deployment of troops in response to protests signals an alarming display of autocratic tendencies.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

The reasons why America has abandoned democracy

Trump's governance style mirrors that of historical autocrats, showcasing a worrying shift away from democratic principles in America.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's military parade will produce a staggering amount of planet-heating pollution report

Donald Trump's military parade this weekend will bring thousands of troops out to march, while dozens of tanks and armored personnel carriers roll down the streets and fighter jets hum overhead.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Stop bending the knee to Trump: it's time for anticipatory noncompliance | David Kirp

Anticipatory compliance poses a significant threat to democratic institutions by enabling authoritarian practices without direct coercion.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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 news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The People Are Resisting While the Elites Are Surrendering

A stark class divide emerges in resistance against Trump's authoritarianism, with ordinary Americans poised to fight despite elite capitulation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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 news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The People Are Resisting While the Elites Are Surrendering

A stark class divide emerges in resistance against Trump's authoritarianism, with ordinary Americans poised to fight despite elite capitulation.
more#trump-administration
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

With 72% Of The World Now Living In Autocracies, These Are The Countries Democratic Backsliding The Most

2024 saw record voter participation worldwide, with a trend towards autocracies as citizens pushed back against incumbents.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hungary: A model for democratic decay?

Viktor Orban's Hungary serves as a controversial model for Trump's supporters and a cautionary tale for critics about authoritarian governance.
US politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

The Science of Autocracy Suggests the U.S. Is Headed for Dictatorship

Trump's administration exemplifies autocratic tendencies by undermining law, civil liberties, and democratic principles, warning of a potential shift toward autocracy in the U.S.
#trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months 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
fromThe Atlantic
2 months 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.
more#trump
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 months 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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

The United States often allies with unsavory foreign regimes for strategic reasons, but must weigh the value of such partnerships against the behavior of those regimes.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Great Emboldening': Trump Inspires Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere

Trump's foreign policy embraces autocratic leaders, contradicting previous diplomatic norms favoring democracy.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

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

The Trump administration's defiance of federal court orders regarding deportations signifies a concerning shift towards authoritative presidential power.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Letters: PG&E shareholders aren't getting rich

Shareholder dividends from PG&E are practically non-existent due to previous bankruptcies, benefiting mainly executives instead of stockholders.
The rise of autocracy in the U.S. mirrors the historical context of Hitler's Germany, as outlined in current political discourse.
Trump's waste reduction efforts disguise tax cuts for the wealthy, adversely affecting public health and services.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Is the U.S. headed for autocracy?

The U.S. is witnessing an alarming trend toward autocracy marked by executive orders and policy shifts under President Trump.
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

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

It is a staged performance by Lukashenko to cling to power at any cost.
Europe news
fromeuronews
6 months ago

Sanchez takes aim at Musk's "ultra-right-wing internationalism"

Sánchez highlighted that after the dictatorship, Spain achieved significant progress but warned of the danger of democratic regression due to rising autocratic values in Europe.
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