Tag: authoritarianism

Trump’s escalation of violent rhetoric against the press raises grave concerns for the safety of journalists and the future of press freedom in the U.S.

As Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders label Trump a “fascist,” warnings mount over his potential second term and its threat to democratic norms.

History shows there are no “one-day” dictatorships. When democracies fall, they typically fall completely.

What smart primary candidates stumble into self-destructive mode, immune from knowing smart pandering from dumb pandering.

Will ANY Trump crime or conviction, no matter how heinous or despicable, alienate backers who not only believe Trump is incapable of evil but also see him as the lone savior against countless enemies?

What makes fascism more dangerous than authoritarianism?

Authoritarianism is not just an external threat. It’s right here in America.

What occurred in Nashville last week is a frightening reminder of the fragility of American democracy when Republicans obtain supermajorities and no longer need to work with Democratic lawmakers.

A Democratic administration under the right amount of pressure can at the very least help to tone down the kind of rhetoric that has only emboldened law enforcement overreach in the United States and beyond.

With a second Trump term, all hope of progressive change is gone. With a Biden Presidency, with hard work and mass mobilization, there is at least a chance for a better and more progressive America.