‘Steven Levitsky…said, “Conspiracies are page one of the repressive playbook,” noting that…authoritarian leaders have historically launched attacks on enemies by floating conspiracies. “They’re almost always used to justify repression”…’
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‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks
President’s outlandish and extensive conspiracy theories endanger US freedoms, health and science, experts say
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October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
‘Steven Levitsky…said, “Conspiracies are page one of the repressive playbook,” noting that…authoritarian leaders have historically launched attacks on enemies by floating conspiracies. “They’re almost always used to justify repression”…’
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"Defending our constitution requires more than outrage"
This is how democracies die | Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
Many Americans are justifiably frightened by what is happening to our country. But protecting our constitution requires more than just outrage
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October 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
"Defending our constitution requires more than outrage"
"Steven Levitsky, the Harvard professor of government and the co-author of How Democracies Die, said: “Conspiracies are page one of the repressive playbook,” noting that Mao, Stalin, Putin and other authoritarian leaders have historically launched attacks on enemies by floating conspiracies."
‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks
President’s outlandish and extensive conspiracy theories endanger US freedoms, health and science, experts say
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
"Steven Levitsky, the Harvard professor of government and the co-author of How Democracies Die, said: “Conspiracies are page one of the repressive playbook,” noting that Mao, Stalin, Putin and other authoritarian leaders have historically launched attacks on enemies by floating conspiracies."
"We are currently witnessing the collapse of our democracy. Under Donald Trump, the U.S. is sliding into a form of authoritarianism. This will probably not be irreversible. But the fact is: Right now, the U.S. is ceasing to be a democracy."
Professor Steven Levitsky
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October 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM
"We are currently witnessing the collapse of our democracy. Under Donald Trump, the U.S. is sliding into a form of authoritarianism. This will probably not be irreversible. But the fact is: Right now, the U.S. is ceasing to be a democracy."
Professor Steven Levitsky
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I finished reading: How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt www.rastinmehr.com/2026/09/05/h...
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6. A Elite do Atraso, Jessé Souza
7. Como as Democracias Morrem, Steven Levitsky e Daniel Ziblatt
8. O Que É Fascismo?, Jason Stanley
9. Os Donos do Poder, Raymundo Faoro
10. A Invenção do Trabalhismo, Angela de Castro Gomes
11. Ideias para Adiar o Fim do Mundo, Ailton Krenak
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7. Como as Democracias Morrem, Steven Levitsky e Daniel Ziblatt
8. O Que É Fascismo?, Jason Stanley
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10. A Invenção do Trabalhismo, Angela de Castro Gomes
11. Ideias para Adiar o Fim do Mundo, Ailton Krenak
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6. A Elite do Atraso, Jessé Souza
7. Como as Democracias Morrem, Steven Levitsky e Daniel Ziblatt
8. O Que É Fascismo?, Jason Stanley
9. Os Donos do Poder, Raymundo Faoro
10. A Invenção do Trabalhismo, Angela de Castro Gomes
11. Ideias para Adiar o Fim do Mundo, Ailton Krenak
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7. Como as Democracias Morrem, Steven Levitsky e Daniel Ziblatt
8. O Que É Fascismo?, Jason Stanley
9. Os Donos do Poder, Raymundo Faoro
10. A Invenção do Trabalhismo, Angela de Castro Gomes
11. Ideias para Adiar o Fim do Mundo, Ailton Krenak
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"Don't forget to feed the creative, imaginative, wild part of you. She is always there but you have to make space and set the table for it."
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"Don't forget to feed the creative, imaginative, wild part of you. She is always there but you have to make space and set the table for it."
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What changed for American democracy over the summer?
Picking up their conversation from June, @chenoweth.bsky.social asks KF Senior Fellow @stevelevitsky.bsky.social where he sees the most significant challenges to democracy today and where he sees signs of resilience.
Picking up their conversation from June, @chenoweth.bsky.social asks KF Senior Fellow @stevelevitsky.bsky.social where he sees the most significant challenges to democracy today and where he sees signs of resilience.
The Breakdown with Erica Chenoweth and Steve Levitsky - September 16, 2026
Join Erica Chenoweth and Steven Levitsky for the eighth session of The Breakdown, a webinar series on the ongoing struggle for American democracy. Each month, Chenoweth and Levitsky will break down key developments, reflect on this moment’s historical p...
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What changed for American democracy over the summer?
Picking up their conversation from June, @chenoweth.bsky.social asks KF Senior Fellow @stevelevitsky.bsky.social where he sees the most significant challenges to democracy today and where he sees signs of resilience.
Picking up their conversation from June, @chenoweth.bsky.social asks KF Senior Fellow @stevelevitsky.bsky.social where he sees the most significant challenges to democracy today and where he sees signs of resilience.
There's a new episode of the Democracy Optimist radio show and podcast out today! It's airing on WEKU in Kentucky and on all podcast platforms. In this episode I interview Prof Steve Levitsky and Celina Stewart of the @lwv.org. Check it out! esweku.org/track/499679...
Episode 32 - Guests: Steven Levitsky, Professor of Government, Harvard University; Celina Stewart, CEO, League of Women Voters
The very future of American democracy is at stake in the coming midterm election. Is this an exaggeration? Or are we in a period of democratic backsliding? Helping us decide is Professor Steven Levits...
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September 24, 2026 at 4:39 PM
There's a new episode of the Democracy Optimist radio show and podcast out today! It's airing on WEKU in Kentucky and on all podcast platforms. In this episode I interview Prof Steve Levitsky and Celina Stewart of the @lwv.org. Check it out! esweku.org/track/499679...
FWIW, I don't think the US should be categorized as a CA regime because of Trump's ability to tilt procedures. I believe it should be categorized as such because of the mass voter suppression & unequal access to suffrage (1) & the violations of political rights & civil liberties (3).
September 24, 2026 at 4:30 AM
FWIW, I don't think the US should be categorized as a CA regime because of Trump's ability to tilt procedures. I believe it should be categorized as such because of the mass voter suppression & unequal access to suffrage (1) & the violations of political rights & civil liberties (3).
Indeed. Well-organized conservative parties with elite gatekeepers are very important for the birth and continued existence of democracy (Ziblatt 2017, 2018)
September 23, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Indeed. Well-organized conservative parties with elite gatekeepers are very important for the birth and continued existence of democracy (Ziblatt 2017, 2018)
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September 23, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Make forbearance great again
Yes. The articles by Levitsky & Way on competitive authoritarianism are telling. They’re just observing at the time they develop that theory that it’s not liberalism (in its various definitions) that’s contagious but illiberalism. I blame neoliberalism too.
September 23, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Yes. The articles by Levitsky & Way on competitive authoritarianism are telling. They’re just observing at the time they develop that theory that it’s not liberalism (in its various definitions) that’s contagious but illiberalism. I blame neoliberalism too.
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Exclusivo: 'Há boa probabilidade que Trump não aceite a vitória de Lula', diz Levitsky - ICL Notícias iclnoticias.com.br/trump-nao-ac...
Exclusivo: 'Há boa probabilidade que Trump não aceite a vitória de Lula', diz Levitsky - ICL Notícias
O risco de Donald Trump não reconhecer uma eventual vitória de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva é real e existe uma “boa probabilidade” de que ele faça isso. Quem
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September 21, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Exclusivo: 'Há boa probabilidade que Trump não aceite a vitória de Lula', diz Levitsky - ICL Notícias iclnoticias.com.br/trump-nao-ac...
"Autor do best seller 'Como morrem as democracias' afirmou ao ICL Notícias que eleger o bolsonarismo seria “muito arriscado" para a democracia brasileira."
Sabemos bem disso, mas, infelizmente, há quem não veja o perigo e flerte com ele.
Sabemos bem disso, mas, infelizmente, há quem não veja o perigo e flerte com ele.
Exclusivo: 'Há boa probabilidade que Trump não aceite a vitória de Lula', diz Levitsky - ICL Notícias
O risco de Donald Trump não reconhecer uma eventual vitória de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva é real e existe uma “boa probabilidade” de que ele faça isso. Quem
iclnoticias.com.br
September 21, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"Autor do best seller 'Como morrem as democracias' afirmou ao ICL Notícias que eleger o bolsonarismo seria “muito arriscado" para a democracia brasileira."
Sabemos bem disso, mas, infelizmente, há quem não veja o perigo e flerte com ele.
Sabemos bem disso, mas, infelizmente, há quem não veja o perigo e flerte com ele.
iclnoticias.com.br/trump-nao-ac...
Nossa única escolha é resistir.
Em novembro o pedófilo pode perder maioria no Congresso estadunidense.
Nossa única escolha é resistir.
Em novembro o pedófilo pode perder maioria no Congresso estadunidense.
Exclusivo: 'Há boa probabilidade que Trump não aceite a vitória de Lula', diz Levitsky - ICL Notícias
O risco de Donald Trump não reconhecer uma eventual vitória de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva é real e existe uma “boa probabilidade” de que ele faça isso. Quem
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September 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Nossa única escolha é resistir.
Em novembro o pedófilo pode perder maioria no Congresso estadunidense.
Nossa única escolha é resistir.
Em novembro o pedófilo pode perder maioria no Congresso estadunidense.
Para Steve Levitsky, autor de “Como morrem as democracias, há grande risco de Donald Trump não reconhecer uma eventual vitória de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nas eleições iclnoticias.com.br/trump-nao-ac...
Exclusivo: 'Há boa probabilidade que Trump não aceite a vitória de Lula', diz Levitsky - ICL Notícias
O risco de Donald Trump não reconhecer uma eventual vitória de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva é real e existe uma “boa probabilidade” de que ele faça isso. Quem
iclnoticias.com.br
September 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Para Steve Levitsky, autor de “Como morrem as democracias, há grande risco de Donald Trump não reconhecer uma eventual vitória de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nas eleições iclnoticias.com.br/trump-nao-ac...
Exclusivo: 'Há boa probabilidade que Trump não aceite a vitória de Lula', diz Levitsky - ICL Notícias
O risco de Donald Trump não reconhecer uma eventual vitória de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva é real e existe uma “boa probabilidade” de que ele faça isso. Quem
iclnoticias.com.br
September 21, 2026 at 12:34 PM