Authoritarianism
He’s threatening media companies who are critical of him.
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
April 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Authoritarianism
A threat to authoritarianism anywhere is a threat to authoritarianism everywhere
Rubio vows US response following conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro reut.rs/4piCG0f
Rubio vows US response following conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said the United States would "respond accordingly to this witch hunt" after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A threat to authoritarianism anywhere is a threat to authoritarianism everywhere
Sickening and un-American. Watch authoritarianism work.
July 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Sickening and un-American. Watch authoritarianism work.
This coulda been our president-elect tonight America but you chose authoritarianism instead
December 1, 2024 at 10:47 PM
This coulda been our president-elect tonight America but you chose authoritarianism instead
The face of Trumpian authoritarianism, intimidation and violence.
September 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
The face of Trumpian authoritarianism, intimidation and violence.
This is authoritarianism
Escalate and intimidate. That is exactly the playbook.
And it concerns me greatly: You know the Stephen Miller types in this administration are just itching for violence - searching, longing for something they can use as pretext for a drastic escalation so they can finally ditch all restraint.
And it concerns me greatly: You know the Stephen Miller types in this administration are just itching for violence - searching, longing for something they can use as pretext for a drastic escalation so they can finally ditch all restraint.
Having now watched the footage and interview two of the members who were there, the amount of armed, masked federal agents surrounding three members of Congress and a mayor outside the ICE facility was totally unnecessary; the only possible reason for it was intentional escalation and intimidation.
May 11, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This is authoritarianism
This is how you normalize authoritarianism.
June 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This is how you normalize authoritarianism.
This is straight authoritarianism!
April 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This is straight authoritarianism!
NOBEL rewards democracy over authoritarianism
October 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
NOBEL rewards democracy over authoritarianism
The sleepwalk into authoritarianism continues
May 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The sleepwalk into authoritarianism continues
Personality cult authoritarianism
A giant banner of Trump is now ominously hanging at the front of the Dept. of Agriculture. It's not the kind of thing American presidents do. It's more in line with what you typically see in places like North Korea -- and it's the latest sign that America might be sliding into autocracy. #Velshi
Big Donald Is Watching You: Sliding into autocracy under Trump 2.0
A giant banner featuring Donald Trump’s photo just went up at the front of the Department of Agriculture. A military parade is being planned for his birthday, which coincides with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. His cabinet members shower him with praise every time they have a meeting. These are not the kinds of things that normally happen in the United States. It’s more in line with how autocratic leaders display their power in oppressive nations like North Korea and Iran to constantly remind people who’s in charge. But now that it’s starting to happen here, we have to acknowledge it and recognize it as a sign that America is sliding into autocracy.
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May 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Personality cult authoritarianism
People are acting like authoritarianism will have a 4 year expiration date.
November 14, 2024 at 10:13 PM
People are acting like authoritarianism will have a 4 year expiration date.
Lucan Way and I have been writing about competitive authoritarianism for more than 25 years. We never thought we'd write this piece.
www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/com...
www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/com...
Competitive Authoritarianism in America | Journal of Democracy
The United States has slid into competitive authoritarianism. The slide has been modest and remains reversible—but it is real. Even after Donald Trump, American democracy will remain fragile.
www.journalofdemocracy.org
October 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Lucan Way and I have been writing about competitive authoritarianism for more than 25 years. We never thought we'd write this piece.
www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/com...
www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/com...
This is straight authoritarianism
This should be the top story in Axios’s morning read. But it isn’t. It’s the FIFTH top story.
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April 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This is straight authoritarianism
This is authoritarianism in real time.
March 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This is authoritarianism in real time.
We’re at the ICE agents in airports stage of authoritarianism 🇺🇸
March 22, 2026 at 12:57 PM
We’re at the ICE agents in airports stage of authoritarianism 🇺🇸
Veterans to Union Station!
Defend democracy.
Resist authoritarianism.
Defend democracy.
Resist authoritarianism.
August 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Veterans to Union Station!
Defend democracy.
Resist authoritarianism.
Defend democracy.
Resist authoritarianism.
August 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you’re overreacting.
Breaking News: President Trump said he was taking control of the police in Washington, D.C., and deploying 800 National Guard troops there in response to “out of control” crime — even though violent crime in the city has fallen. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/3H9yVcu
August 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you’re overreacting.
As usual the problem is people incorrectly describing the authoritarianism, not the authoritarianism itself.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
August 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
As usual the problem is people incorrectly describing the authoritarianism, not the authoritarianism itself.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
the authoritarianism is bad, but the loser energy is absolutely intolerable
March 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
the authoritarianism is bad, but the loser energy is absolutely intolerable
Can someone let the AP know that violating court orders is not a sign of "executive power. " It is a sign of contempt, lawlessness and authoritarianism.
May 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Can someone let the AP know that violating court orders is not a sign of "executive power. " It is a sign of contempt, lawlessness and authoritarianism.
The secret to higher birth rates? Vigorously opposing authoritarianism
INBOX: South Korea's birth rate increased(!) for a second straight year(!!), with the highest year-over-year growth rate since 2007(!!!)
For the first time since 1981 (!!!!), both monthly births and marriages increased for all 12 months:
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For the first time since 1981 (!!!!), both monthly births and marriages increased for all 12 months:
www.chosun.com/english/mark...
South Korea Birth Rate Rises 6.8%
South Korea Birth Rate Rises 6.8% Largest Increase in 18 Years as Fertility Rate Reaches 0.80
www.chosun.com
February 26, 2026 at 1:35 AM
The secret to higher birth rates? Vigorously opposing authoritarianism