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fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself

Donald Trump's presidency is marked by fear and loyalty tests reminiscent of McCarthyism, reflecting historical patterns of political paranoia.
Privacy professionals
fromABA Journal
6 days ago

'Is this a throwback to the McCarthy era?' Judges consider injunction bids by firms targeted in Trump orders

Judges question if Trump’s executive orders against law firms echo McCarthy-era tactics of repression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
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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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fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself

Donald Trump's presidency is marked by fear and loyalty tests reminiscent of McCarthyism, reflecting historical patterns of political paranoia.
Privacy professionals
fromABA Journal
6 days ago

'Is this a throwback to the McCarthy era?' Judges consider injunction bids by firms targeted in Trump orders

Judges question if Trump’s executive orders against law firms echo McCarthy-era tactics of repression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#trump-administration
#academic-freedom
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Worse Than McCarthyism: Universities in the Age of Trump

The current attack on higher education is more severe than McCarthyism, aiming to dismantle the liberal academic framework.
fromTruthout
11 months ago
Education

Campus Crackdowns Have Exposed Authoritarian Rot at the Heart of Universities

University students facing repercussions for protesting against U.S.-backed actions in Gaza.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Worse Than McCarthyism: Universities in the Age of Trump

The current attack on higher education is more severe than McCarthyism, aiming to dismantle the liberal academic framework.
fromTruthout
11 months ago
Education

Campus Crackdowns Have Exposed Authoritarian Rot at the Heart of Universities

University students facing repercussions for protesting against U.S.-backed actions in Gaza.
more#academic-freedom
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Just like McCarthy, Trump spreads fear everywhere before picking off his targets | Kenan Malik

The value of gold is attributed to human labor, reflecting themes of greed and repression during postwar America's Red Scare.
#cold-war
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How American Bureaucrats Became Public Enemy No. 1

Condon warned that rising anti-intellectualism in the U.S. could lead to totalitarianism, highlighting the importance of free speech and expert voices.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How American Bureaucrats Became Public Enemy No. 1

Condon warned that rising anti-intellectualism in the U.S. could lead to totalitarianism, highlighting the importance of free speech and expert voices.
more#cold-war
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Backlash or Blacklist? Hollywood's Pro-Gaza Protesters Feel the Heat

Pro-Palestinian actors in Hollywood claim they face backlash similar to McCarthyism, experiencing fear of professional repercussions for their political stance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

McCarthyism stalked my family. Its paranoia contains a lesson for Trump's second term | Richard Sennett

Trumpism mirrors the tactics of McCarthyism, exploiting public fear and promoting division.
Roy Cohn's influence on both McCarthy and Trump illustrates a shared strategy of aggression and deception.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Who was Roy Cohn? All about the closeted gay lawyer who mentored Donald Trump

Roy Cohn's legacy is deeply intertwined with both his legal career and his complex personal life, significantly influencing American politics.
The new film "The Apprentice" sheds light on Cohn's controversial relationship with Donald Trump.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

McCarthyism stalked my family. Its paranoia contains a lesson for Trump's second term | Richard Sennett

Trumpism mirrors the tactics of McCarthyism, exploiting public fear and promoting division.
Roy Cohn's influence on both McCarthy and Trump illustrates a shared strategy of aggression and deception.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Who was Roy Cohn? All about the closeted gay lawyer who mentored Donald Trump

Roy Cohn's legacy is deeply intertwined with both his legal career and his complex personal life, significantly influencing American politics.
The new film "The Apprentice" sheds light on Cohn's controversial relationship with Donald Trump.
more#roy-cohn
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