Tag: Authoritarianism
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On Wednesday, our country officially entered what many are calling the Trump Shutdown. Why? Because Republicans—who control the White House and both chambers of Congress—refuse to pass a funding plan […]
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This week, President Trump’s campaign of authoritarian repression escalated in a way that should alarm anyone who cares about democracy and free speech. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has been indefinitely […]
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We’ve all heard some version of it: “Trump is just doing X to distract from Y.” It’s a tempting frame. The idea is that if we just stay disciplined and […]
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On June 14—Flag Day and Donald Trump’s birthday—the president wants tanks in the streets and a made-for-TV display of power. But real power doesn’t come from military parades in Washington. […]