All discussions filtered by tag "authoritarianism"

Trump's Promises: Public Apathy Ahead?

Experts discuss the implications of a second Trump term and the potential erosion of American democracy.

Trump's Chaotic Cabinet Appointments Begin

Trump's controversial cabinet selections ignite fears of chaos and authoritarianism ahead of his upcoming presidency.

Surviving the Broligarchy's Challenges

Surviving the broligarchy: 20 crucial lessons for navigating a post-truth world dominated by surveillance and authoritarianism.

Democrats Must Fight Harder Now

Outgoing Democrats must aggressively counter Trump’s movement to protect democracy before the inauguration.

Trump's Strategy: Shock and Control

Trump is reshaping his administration with controversial appointments, igniting concern and disbelief among establishment Republicans.

Is Trump a Fascist?

Trump's behavior and rhetoric evoke fascist ideologies, reflecting a dangerous authoritarian trend in modern America.

Trump's Authoritarianism in 2024 Election

Trump's campaign is marked by increasing authoritarian rhetoric, aiming to sway swing voters towards hate and division.

Trump's Misguided Tariff Lecture

Trump's lecture on tariffs contains significant historical inaccuracies, revealing his misunderstanding of economic principles.

Rejecting Democracy: An Existential Crisis

Democracy is threatened as political discourse devolves in the face of rising authoritarianism and the persistence of Trumpism.

Authoritarianism and the Lies Within

Trump's reliance on lies and misinformation fuels his authoritarian identity, undermining truth and accountability in politics.

Daring to Define Modern Fascism

Debate on whether current political movements, particularly Trumpism, should be labeled as fascism or authoritarianism.

Trump's Violent Rhetoric Raises Alarms

Experts warn Trump's call for a "violent" police purge poses serious threats to democracy amidst declining crime rates.

Trump's Dangerous Call for Violence

Experts express alarm over Trump's call for violent policing, likening it to historical state-sponsored violence.

Authoritarians Erase History's Lessons

Jason Stanley discusses how authoritarians erase historical memory to maintain control and silence challenges to their narrative.

Media's Failure to Confront Fascism

Media fails to address rising authoritarianism, focusing instead on false balance and failing to contextualize significant societal issues.

Mehdi Hasan Critiques Media's Timidity

Mehdi Hasan criticizes elite media's failure, advocating for his independent news site, Zeteo, amid political challenges.

Slow-Burn Authoritarianism Under Trump

Trump's possible second term could bring insidious, slow-burn authoritarianism, targeting critics and transforming government into propaganda.

Trump's Threats: A National Alarm

Trump threatens violence and revenge, alarming analysts about the potential for post-election unrest.

Trump's Ominous Lean Towards Violence

Trump intensifies his controversial rhetoric as election approaches, promoting authoritarian measures and mass arrests against political opponents.

Far Right's Foreign Affection Explained

Far-right ideology thrives on foreign influences, revealing a deep-seated disdain for American values and democracy.

Democracy's Deterioration: A Warning Sign

Examination of how conspiracy theories erode democracy, featuring insights from election officials and former politicians in America.