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Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

The doorbell went at 5am. Six masked men were outside': Belarus Free Theatre bring totalitarian terror to the Venice Biennale

Belarus Free Theatre presents an ambitious art project at the Venice Biennale, reflecting on authoritarianism and political oppression in Belarus.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression

Tunisian authorities suspended the Human Rights League for a month amid increasing authoritarianism and crackdowns on civil society since 2021.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

The story Tehran wants you to read

Iran's leadership narrative presents a controlled image of the new supreme leader, raising concerns about the reliability of sourced information.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The international right has CPAC. Has the left finally found its answer? | Owen Jones

Progressives gathered in Barcelona to address rising authoritarianism, highlighting the absence of European leaders and the need for a return to social democratic values.
#trump
fromemptywheel
6 days ago
World politics

The Third Trajectory and Hopes for Rebuilding - emptywheel

The Iran War has altered Trump's trajectory, potentially creating opportunities for rebuilding rather than leading to totalitarianism.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Washington DC

The Meaning of Trump's Ubiquitous Face

Trump's image is prominently displayed across Washington D.C., reflecting a trend of authoritarian branding in public spaces.
World politics
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

The Third Trajectory and Hopes for Rebuilding - emptywheel

The Iran War has altered Trump's trajectory, potentially creating opportunities for rebuilding rather than leading to totalitarianism.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Meaning of Trump's Ubiquitous Face

Trump's image is prominently displayed across Washington D.C., reflecting a trend of authoritarian branding in public spaces.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's presidency is what evil looks like: absurd, frightening, cruel | Nesrine Malik

Images of violence and chaos reflect the real suffering in the world, highlighting the casual cruelty allowed to persist.
#hungary
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Viktor Orban inspired rightwingers across the EU and in Britain. His defeat could represent a turning of the tide | Polly Toynbee

Europe politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Orban is Ousted After 16 Years as Hungarians Reject Authoritarian Rule

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat marks a significant shift in Hungary's political landscape, with implications for democratic movements globally.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Viktor Orban inspired rightwingers across the EU and in Britain. His defeat could represent a turning of the tide | Polly Toynbee

European liberal democratic values triumphed in Hungary, defeating the populist-nativist right and weakening authoritarian forces across Europe.
Europe politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Hungarian election tests Trump's global reach as Orban fights for survival

Hungarians vote on Prime Minister Viktor Orban's future amid rising authoritarianism and a significant challenge from Peter Magyar.
#fascism
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Podcast

Introducing Fighting Fascism, A New Podcast Devoted to Resisting Authoritarianism

Fighting Fascism podcast addresses modern authoritarianism and antifascist strategies through historical context and contemporary discussions with experts.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Philosophy

What Is Behind the Enduring Appeal of Fascism?

Fascism thrives on societal frustration and exploits knowledge gaps, requiring civic education to resist its allure.
Podcast
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Introducing Fighting Fascism, A New Podcast Devoted to Resisting Authoritarianism

Fighting Fascism podcast addresses modern authoritarianism and antifascist strategies through historical context and contemporary discussions with experts.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Packaging evil into something funny': is making fun of Trump now just clownwashing'?

Comedy can challenge authority and prevent normalization of harmful political realities, but it risks becoming a safety valve for apathy instead.
#belarus
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Belarus compares LGBTQ+ people to pedophiles in new anti-propaganda law - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy, intensifying repression against marginalized communities.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Belarus compares LGBTQ+ people to pedophiles in new anti-propaganda law - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy, intensifying repression against marginalized communities.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
#democracy
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin snag Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They warn of 'authoritarian takeover'

World politics
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Ex-Costa Rican president warns of 'great reversal' in democracy | Cornell Chronicle

Global democracy is facing a significant decline due to rising authoritarianism and weakening public trust in democratic institutions.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin snag Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They warn of 'authoritarian takeover'

Lisa Rinna warns that the U.S. is experiencing an authoritarian takeover, threatening democracy and equality.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

History Is Running Backwards

In 1979 the revolution happened, and now Tehran looks like something from an earlier century. Sometimes I think that our whole world has become kind of like that-going backwards in time.
Right-wing politics
#election-integrity
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
US Elections

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
US politics

Trump's DOJ Comes for the Ballots

Federal law enforcement searches of local election offices threaten the independence of U.S. electoral processes and raise fears of politicized interference and authoritarian control.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When Leaders Go to War, Their Psychology Goes With Them

Narcissistic leaders often emerge due to fragile egos, leading to decisions that prioritize self-preservation over the well-being of others.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Burkina Faso: Moving forward without democracy

People must forget about democracy. If an African wants to tell you about democracy, you should run away. Democracy kills. This statement by Traore reflects a stark rejection of democratic principles in favor of military governance.
World news
#dystopian-fiction
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on dystopias for our times: the American nightmare | Editorial

Dystopian fiction reflects current societal issues, as seen in adaptations of Atwood's works and films like One Battle After Another.
Right-wing politics
fromInverse
1 month ago

20 Years Later, An Iconic Dystopian Thriller Remains Tragically Timely

V for Vendetta remains relevant across decades because its core emotional foundation of sadness transcends its specific political context, resonating with audiences regardless of contemporary circumstances.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on dystopias for our times: the American nightmare | Editorial

Dystopian fiction reflects current societal issues, as seen in adaptations of Atwood's works and films like One Battle After Another.
Right-wing politics
fromInverse
1 month ago

20 Years Later, An Iconic Dystopian Thriller Remains Tragically Timely

V for Vendetta remains relevant across decades because its core emotional foundation of sadness transcends its specific political context, resonating with audiences regardless of contemporary circumstances.
Writing
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Testaments Recap: A Fresh Angle

Agnes MacKenzie struggles to articulate her experiences in a world shaped by authoritarianism, contrasting with Daisy's relatable perspective.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

All democracies are perishable: Hitler's rise to power as a warning about the present

The book 'Les Irresponsables' by Johann Chapoutot examines the rise of Hitler and its parallels to contemporary authoritarianism.
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Boys Season-Premiere Recap: Dead Men Walking

The Boys' final season continues to reflect contemporary issues, particularly the intersection of celebrity, authoritarianism, and social media's role in promoting fascism.
#philanthropy
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Vietnam elects Communist Party leader To Lam as president

To Lam was elected president of Vietnam, consolidating power and prioritizing peace, stability, and economic growth.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From stink bugs' to enemies of the people': how Viktor Orban blazed a trail for Trump's media assaults

Viktor Orban's vision includes purging journalists and civil society organizations, reflecting a broader trend of media repression in authoritarian regimes.
#clergy-activism
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance

Clergy play a vital role in resistance work against authoritarianism, using their presence and faith to support communities under threat.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago
US news

For these clergy, Trump's immigration blitz became a call to action

Many clergy are shifting from pastoral roles toward visible, confrontational activism to defend democratic norms and oppose aggressive immigration enforcement.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance

Clergy play a vital role in resistance work against authoritarianism, using their presence and faith to support communities under threat.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Nicaragua and Cuba in the mirror of Venezuela

The so-called troika of tyranny in Latin America, the dictatorships of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, was always a misleading oversimplification. Despite sharing some common elements due to their authoritarian resilience, 21st-century dictatorships were never a homogeneous bloc.
World politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations bring millions to streets, including 20,000 in Park Slope * Brooklyn Paper

Over 8 million people participated in the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history on March 28, opposing authoritarianism and corruption.
#viktor-orban
Europe politics
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

John Oliver explains why U.S. conservatives are so obsessed with Hungary

Hungarian President Viktor Orbán's authoritarian policies influence American conservatives like Trump and DeSantis, despite his controversial governance methods.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The global authoritarian right loves Orban and that could cost him in Hungary's elections | Gellert Tamas

Viktor Orban, endorsed by Donald Trump, faces significant electoral challenges as he leads Hungary's Fidesz party amid rising opposition.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

What Trump Plans to Do in 2026 and How the "No Kings" Movement Can Defeat Him

Protests against Trump reflect deep concerns about American democracy's decline, but the situation is not irreversible.
#protests
Social justice
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

The Point of No Kings Is NO KINGS - emptywheel

Protests against authoritarianism emphasize the principle of 'No Kings' as foundational to the nation's values.
Social justice
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

The Point of No Kings Is NO KINGS - emptywheel

Protests against authoritarianism emphasize the principle of 'No Kings' as foundational to the nation's values.
#venezuela
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I've spent a decade fighting Trump. Here are six lessons I've learned | Saul Austerlitz

Grassroots activism has grown significantly in response to political challenges, emphasizing daily engagement and community mobilization against authoritarianism.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The far-right's dehumanization of trans people is similar to the Nazi's treatment of Jewish people - LGBTQ Nation

Dehumanization, as a psychological and socio-political process, represents one of the most destructive phenomena in human history. It involves the denial of attributes that define individuals or social groups as human, thereby devaluing their moral status and legitimizing violence and cruelty against them.
Right-wing politics
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Protecting attorneys' autonomyadvancesAmericanaccountability | amNewYork

Restrictions on lawyers' access to venues undermine democratic principles and serve as intimidation tactics against legal opposition.
#no-kings-movement
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

No Kings! No Wars!

The No Kings movement protests against Trump's authoritarianism and military actions, drawing parallels to the abuses of King George III.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

What to know about the No Kings' protests on March 28

The No Kings movement plans a national day of protests on March 28, with over 3,000 events across the U.S. aimed at opposing authoritarianism.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

No Kings! No Wars!

The No Kings movement protests against Trump's authoritarianism and military actions, drawing parallels to the abuses of King George III.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

What to know about the No Kings' protests on March 28

The No Kings movement plans a national day of protests on March 28, with over 3,000 events across the U.S. aimed at opposing authoritarianism.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

No Kings' protests against Trump return to NYC this Saturday; here's what you need to know | amNewYork

New Yorkers are mobilizing for No Kings protests against perceived autocratic rule and to defend democracy.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A new world is being born': author Rebecca Solnit on the slow revolution' the far right cannot tolerate

Rebecca Solnit emphasizes a slow revolution in societal attitudes, contrasting it with the immediate crises of fascism and despair.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
1 month ago

Sanders to Headline Flagship Minnesota Rally During 3,000+ 'No Kings' Protests | Common Dreams

The No Kings protest signifies widespread support for democracy and opposition to authoritarianism in America.
Film
fromQueerty
1 month ago

On its 20th anniversary, V For Vendetta's queer storylines feel more timely than ever - Queerty

V For Vendetta's 20th anniversary highlights its relevance in today's society and its impact on queer representation and dystopian narratives.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month ago

A year after Trump administration cuts, Voice of America and its sister outlets are mostly shadows of their former selves - Poynter

Termination of Voice of America staff has left many, including Donmez Ersoz, in precarious situations amid health and job uncertainties.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chain of Ideas by Ibram X Kendi review anatomy of a conspiracy theory

The great replacement theory is a complex ideological framework linking various ideas about race, democracy, and authoritarianism, as outlined by Ibram X Kendi.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Is Destroying US Democracy at Unprecedented Rate, Global Watchdog Finds

Trump's second term has dismantled U.S. democracy at an unprecedented rate, concentrating executive power while suppressing dissent and civil rights faster than autocratic leaders in other countries.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We are being silenced': Mongolian politicians face jail after vote calling for PM to resign

Younger Mongolian politicians, including women, face lengthy jail sentences for challenging leadership in what they characterize as efforts to prevent authoritarianism amid factional power struggles within the ruling party.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Authoritarianism

The Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, a group of mothers whose children disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship, continue protesting weekly in Buenos Aires nearly five decades after their movement began in 1977.
Social justice
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

While You Were Out ... - San Francisco Bay Times

Speaking out and showing up against injustice creates meaningful change; contacting elected representatives and using your voice wherever possible drives resistance to authoritarianism.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

How the U.S. Constitution protects liberty from the powerful's dark impulses

The real Führer is always a judge. Out of Führerdom flows judgeship. One who wants to separate the two from each other or puts them in opposition to each other would have the judge be either the leader of the opposition or the tool of the opposition and is trying to unhinge the state with the help of the judiciary.
History
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran's supreme leader dead at 86: Who was Ali Khamenei?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei increasingly claimed divine authority, stating God spoke through him and positioning himself as God's representative on Earth while maintaining absolute control over Iran's state affairs for over three decades.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democrats Should Launch a "Nuremberg Caucus" to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime

Cory Doctorow proposes a 'Nuremberg Caucus' to document Trump administration crimes and establish accountability through public trials, arguing healthy democracies must prosecute those who attempt authoritarian rule.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

That 1930s Feeling

Republican politicians and some federal agencies increasingly use Nazi imagery, rhetoric, and ideas, normalizing fascist aesthetics and authoritarian tendencies within conservative institutions.
#human-rights
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
World politics

Human Rights Watch director: AI, in the hands of autocratic governments, will accelerate their ability to control and surveil the population'

fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
World politics

Human Rights Watch director: AI, in the hands of autocratic governments, will accelerate their ability to control and surveil the population'

#berlinale
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Insane Dictator Sh*t!' Jim Acosta Goes Off on Giant Trump Banner at DOJ Shows He's Staying in Power No Matter What!'

A giant Trump banner at the Department of Justice was denounced as 'insane dictator' behavior and seen as evidence of efforts to cling to power.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Hillary Clinton and Sarah McBride expose how weaponizing 'scarcity' drives anti-trans political attacks

The first out transgender member of the U.S. Congress took the world stage in Germany last week, warning that attacks on people like her and on LGBTQ+ rights more broadly are being weaponized in the current political climate, as she joined former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on a high-profile panel at the Munich Security Conference.
LGBT
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

3 in 10 Americans Support or Sympathize with Christian Nationalism, Poll Finds

Roughly one-third of Americans are Christian nationalists or sympathizers, with active support linked strongly to Republican and pro‑Trump alignment and authoritarian views.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The key to defeating Trump? Mass non-cooperation | Mark Engler and Paul Engler

Mass non-cooperation and grassroots solidarity in Minnesota demonstrated the power of community-wide refusal to resist ICE and authoritarianism.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

An Age of Authoritarians': AOC Issues Grave Warning About Trump at Munich Security Conference

They are looking to withdraw the United States from the entire world so that we can turn into an age of authoritarianism, of authoritarians, that can carve out the world where Donald Trump can command the Western Hemisphere and Latin America as his personal sandbox, where Putin can saber-rattle around Europe and try to bully around our own allies there, and for essentially authoritarians to have their own geographic domains.
US politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

AOC accuses Trump of trying to usher in age of authoritarianism' at Munich conference

Donald Trump is tearing apart the transatlantic alliance and promoting an age of authoritarianism through nationalist, militaristic, and isolationist policies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Gives Glowing Endorsement to Strong and Powerful Leader' Viktor Orban As He Faces Tough Reelection Fight

Highly Respected Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, is a truly strong and powerful Leader, with a proven track record of delivering phenomenal results. He fights tirelessly for, and loves, his Great Country and People, just like I do for the United States of America. Orban has served as Hungary's prime minister since 2010, and previously held the post from 1998 to 2002.
US politics
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

A Song Of ICE And Firing - Above the Law

ICE tactics resemble historical authoritarian policing; judicial safeguards and constitutional amendments resist authoritarian overreach; DOJ Epstein file releases expose compromising communications among the powerful.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Meet the Young Organizers Survival Corps

Young people face severe economic, political, and climate crises and must organize intergenerationally to resist rising authoritarianism and survive precarious futures.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump news at a glance: Europe must stand up to Trump and his demolition men', new report says

Europe must become more assertive and militarily independent from an authoritarian U.S. administration that no longer upholds liberal democratic norms.
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Fifteen years after Egypt's uprising, how faith and politics reshaped a generation

Fifteen years ago, Egyptians from all walks of life took to the street to demand "bread, freedom, social justice." They were protesting the oppressive 30-year rule of Hosni Mubarak. Egypt had been under martial law for 31 years. This meant that political opposition was silenced, and opponents were often imprisoned and tortured. Police brutality was the norm. Egypt's economy was also weak and relied heavily on foreign aid and loans from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Philosophy
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Was I scared going back to China? No': Ai Weiwei on AI, western censorship and returning home

Ai Weiwei returned to China despite past detention and threats because he wanted to see his elderly mother and retained his Chinese passport.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: Yes, Trump's video showing the Obamas as apes is racist. But it's also about the election

President Trump's social post depicted the Obamas as apes, linking racist imagery to false 2020 voter-fraud claims and escalating attacks on voting rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump-led abuses amid democratic recession' put human rights in peril, HRW report says

Global democratic backsliding endangers human rights and the rules-based order, with concentrated assaults on US democratic institutions and accountability mechanisms.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
2 months ago

Freedom From Fear, pt. 3: What we can do here and now

"Freedom from fear" was the fourth of four freedoms defining democracy President Franklin D. Roosevelt framed in his rally cry to fight fascist conquest from without. It is openly debated whether America is now fighting a fascist takeover from within. It may be debated, but only because the would-be dictators of the world will always disguise their plays for power in the mock forms of democratic legality-by declaring a fake emergency, attacking political rivals through trumped-up legal charges or holding rigged elections.
US politics
Film
fromAnOther
2 months ago

Films to See This February

A political thriller set during Brazil's military dictatorship follows fugitive scientist Armando, exposing grotesque, corrupt institutions and the absurdity of authoritarianism.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Democracy Itself Is Falling Apart, Harvard Professor Warns

In the wake of ruthless arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in Minneapolis, one Harvard political scientist is arguing something many of us have suspected for a long time: the US is moving away from its traditional democratic framework toward a fundamentally different system of governance. In an interview with the media industry publication Status, Harvard political scientist Steven Levitsky made the case that the Trump administration's assault on democratic norms has now become extreme, even by the standards of right-wing dictators.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Welcome to the Clicktatorship

Administration officials prioritize social-media performance, merging policy decisions with performative far-right online content in a 'clicktatorship' that reduces due process to posting.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Trump's power may already be falling apart as he steps on common authoritarian pitfall - LGBTQ Nation

Authoritarian megalomania, insulated by loyalists and propaganda, drives risky, self-reinforcing actions that erode approval and can precipitate autocratic backfire.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Colin Murphy: Is America now a fascist state? Here are the people who beg to differ

Many outside liberal urban centers see anger over ICE as legitimate but believe city-based commentators exaggerate and amplify fears of authoritarianism.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Hardest Part of Fighting Fascism Comes After the Fascists Have Fallen

I lived in Argentina in the mid-1980s, just after the fall of the brutal military dictatorship that ruled from 1976 to 1983. The country was taking its first, shaky steps back toward democracy. It was a time of great hope, but also of grave uncertainty - because while the generals were gone, the political culture that enabled them remained. Like most of the nation, I was captivated by the pioneering trials of the military generals that promised to restore justice.
World news
US politics
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Don Lemon Was Arrested Just for Doing His Job

Authoritarian systems become vulnerable when their absurdity provokes laughter instead of fear; exploiting that moment undermines coercive power.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Police States Are Terrifying, But They Are Brittle. I Witnessed This in Tunisia.

A mass movement in Tunisia toppled a 24-year dictator fifteen years ago, showing how quickly entrenched authoritarian systems can collapse.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

An Open Letter to Congressional Republicans of Conscience

Republican defections to Democrats could block Trump's authoritarian moves and preserve democratic institutions despite electoral risk.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Healthcare Workers Must Continue Alex Pretti's Fight

One might ask why an epidemiologist like me would be interested in Latin American history at this moment. What drew me to that era was the key role that clinicians and public health workers played in the resistance against the dictatorship; their simultaneous push for a national healthcare program; and the ways in which this sector organized, even as more conservative physicians sided with the putschists, happy to see their more progressive colleagues jailed and persecuted.
Public health
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