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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours 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
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Aspiring autocrats are always more dangerous the second time they are in office | Jan-Werner Mueller

Trump's approach upon returning to office has been more lawless and destructive than anticipated, particularly in the education sector.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours 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
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Aspiring autocrats are always more dangerous the second time they are in office | Jan-Werner Mueller

Trump's approach upon returning to office has been more lawless and destructive than anticipated, particularly in the education sector.
more#trump-administration
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromsun-sentinel.com
7 months ago

Trump's foreign strategy still rests heavily on courting autocrats

El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele gains support from right-wing figures, highlighting a troubling trend of endorsing authoritarianism in global politics.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

He's Talking Like Hitler': The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum Warns Trump Wants Absolute Power' in Second Term

Anne Applebaum warns that Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric and actions threaten democratic norms in the U.S.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US politics

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Left-wing politics
fromsun-sentinel.com
7 months ago

Trump's foreign strategy still rests heavily on courting autocrats

El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele gains support from right-wing figures, highlighting a troubling trend of endorsing authoritarianism in global politics.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

He's Talking Like Hitler': The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum Warns Trump Wants Absolute Power' in Second Term

Anne Applebaum warns that Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric and actions threaten democratic norms in the U.S.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US politics

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
more#trump
#democracy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
2 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.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

You have to be prepared for the worst': making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba

Nanfu Wang critiques America's self-image as a democracy, drawing parallels to Cuba and China while highlighting immigrant experiences and the complexities of effecting change.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days 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.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
2 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.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

You have to be prepared for the worst': making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba

Nanfu Wang critiques America's self-image as a democracy, drawing parallels to Cuba and China while highlighting immigrant experiences and the complexities of effecting change.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days 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.
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.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

No, Trump Can't Just 'Dismiss' the Senate

The GOP's actions pose a significant threat to constitutionalism and democratic governance.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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
3 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
2 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
4 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
4 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
Miscellaneous
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.
Writing
fromTruthout
5 months ago

We Must Contest the Christian Right's Agenda in Every Venue of Our Lives

The U.S. Evangelical movement plays a significant role in politics, intertwining spirituality with political action, contributing to autocracy.
Writing
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Alberto Fujimori, the farewell of another Latin American strongman

Alberto Fujimori's death sparks debate in Peru on whether to honor or condemn his controversial legacy.
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