#authoritarianism
#authoritarianism

Budapest police deny LGBTQ+ march request, citing Hungary's legislative Pride ban

Budapest authorities have prohibited a planned LGBTQ+ event amidst rising government moves against LGBTQ+ rights.

1 day ago

Germany news

German activist Maja T. goes on hunger strike in Hungary DW 06/06/2025

Europe politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

1 day ago

To survive, Orban is plotting a far-right takeover of Brussels

Orban is leveraging global conservative support to counteract growing domestic and international pressures.

fromwww.npr.org

fromwww.independent.co.uk

People who fled authoritarian regimes say Trump's tactics remind them of home

David Koranyi's experience illustrates the oppressive political climate in Hungary and the growing fear of authoritarianism both abroad and in the U.S.

NYC LGBT

Budapest police deny LGBTQ+ march request, citing Hungary's legislative Pride ban

Budapest authorities have prohibited a planned LGBTQ+ event amidst rising government moves against LGBTQ+ rights.

1 day ago

Germany news

German activist Maja T. goes on hunger strike in Hungary DW 06/06/2025

more#hungary

#trump

Trump's first 100 days: lots of fear, chaos, and abuse of power

Fear permeates various sectors of society, affecting free expression and actions, especially under Trump's presidency.

fromVulture

Bruce Springsteen Calls Out 'Incompetent and Treasonous' Trump Administration

Bruce Springsteen criticizes Trumpâs administration, calling it corrupt and authoritarian, while advocating for American democratic values during his concert.

Trump 100 days: delusions of monarchy coupled with fundamental ineptitude

Trump's first 100 days have transformed the Oval Office and pushed the US towards authoritarianism, marking a stark shift in governance.

fromPortland Mercury

We Have a Dictator

The article asserts that we live in a dictatorship under Trump's rule, dismissing democratic norms.

Evidence of Trump's authoritarian mindset is illustrated through his actions and statements.

Opinion | Trump Doesn't Want to Govern

Trump views governance as domination rather than collaboration, rejecting the equal status of branches of government and the public's role.

fromtime.com

Trump's Attacks on Immigrants are an Attack on us All

Trump's actions threaten constitutional rights and reflect a concerning authoritarian shift in governance.

Trump's first 100 days: lots of fear, chaos, and abuse of power

Fear permeates various sectors of society, affecting free expression and actions, especially under Trump's presidency.

fromVulture

Bruce Springsteen Calls Out 'Incompetent and Treasonous' Trump Administration

Bruce Springsteen criticizes Trumpâs administration, calling it corrupt and authoritarian, while advocating for American democratic values during his concert.

Trump 100 days: delusions of monarchy coupled with fundamental ineptitude

Trump's first 100 days have transformed the Oval Office and pushed the US towards authoritarianism, marking a stark shift in governance.

fromPortland Mercury

We Have a Dictator

The article asserts that we live in a dictatorship under Trump's rule, dismissing democratic norms.

Evidence of Trump's authoritarian mindset is illustrated through his actions and statements.

Opinion | Trump Doesn't Want to Govern

Trump views governance as domination rather than collaboration, rejecting the equal status of branches of government and the public's role.

fromtime.com

Trump's Attacks on Immigrants are an Attack on us All

Trump's actions threaten constitutional rights and reflect a concerning authoritarian shift in governance.

more#trump

#trump-administration

Writing on the Floor

The Trump administration's actions have led to increasing chaos and constitutional crises.

Chemerinsky: Trump aims to topple the courts, the republic's last line of defense

The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend of undermining judicial independence and authority.

The insidious doublespeak of Trump's freedom of choice'

Trump promotes consumer choice while restricting political freedoms, highlighting a selective approach to choice in America.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Maddow Declares Trump Attempting Authoritarian Overthrow' of U.S. But So Far Too Incompetent' to Pull it Off

Rachel Maddow asserts Trump has botched his first 100 days more than any president, framing it as an inept attempt at authoritarian control.

US ex-ambassadors warn of slide into authoritarianism amid climate of fear'

The US may be following a troubling trajectory toward authoritarianism, paralleling events in other democracies that have descended into dictatorship.

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.

Writing on the Floor

The Trump administration's actions have led to increasing chaos and constitutional crises.

Chemerinsky: Trump aims to topple the courts, the republic's last line of defense

The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend of undermining judicial independence and authority.

The insidious doublespeak of Trump's freedom of choice'

Trump promotes consumer choice while restricting political freedoms, highlighting a selective approach to choice in America.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Maddow Declares Trump Attempting Authoritarian Overthrow' of U.S. But So Far Too Incompetent' to Pull it Off

Rachel Maddow asserts Trump has botched his first 100 days more than any president, framing it as an inept attempt at authoritarian control.

US ex-ambassadors warn of slide into authoritarianism amid climate of fear'

The US may be following a troubling trajectory toward authoritarianism, paralleling events in other democracies that have descended into dictatorship.

more#trump-administration

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.

The Anti-Anti-Feminist Election

The fight for women's rights in South Korea is crucial amid rising authoritarianism, echoing similar trends globally.

3 days ago

Democracy Wins a Referendum in South Korea

Lee Jae-myung's rallying cry highlighted the fragility of democracy in South Korea amid rising authoritarianism.

5 days ago

The Anti-Anti-Feminist Election

The fight for women's rights in South Korea is crucial amid rising authoritarianism, echoing similar trends globally.

3 days ago

Democracy Wins a Referendum in South Korea

Lee Jae-myung's rallying cry highlighted the fragility of democracy in South Korea amid rising authoritarianism.

Albert Einstein's Grades: A Fascinating Look at His Report Cards

Einstein excelled intellectually but struggled with authoritarian schooling, revealing a clash between his curiosity and educational norms.

Opinion | This Is Not the America My Immigrant Father Was Determined to Reach

Authoritarianism undermines national strength and empathy is crucial for a nation's integrity.

Education

fromOpen Culture

Albert Einstein's Grades: A Fascinating Look at His Report Cards

Einstein excelled intellectually but struggled with authoritarian schooling, revealing a clash between his curiosity and educational norms.

Opinion | This Is Not the America My Immigrant Father Was Determined to Reach

Authoritarianism undermines national strength and empathy is crucial for a nation's integrity.

more#history

#international-relations

A plea to the West: help us save America's democracy | Anonymous

International allies have a responsibility to support American democracy amidst threats to it.

Germany news

NATO has no future with Trump, say German peace researchers DW 06/03/2025

A plea to the West: help us save America's democracy | Anonymous

International allies have a responsibility to support American democracy amidst threats to it.

more#international-relations

Germany news

NATO has no future with Trump, say German peace researchers DW 06/03/2025

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.

US politics

We're minimizing the horror of Trump's military birthday parade | Judith Levine

US politics

How the word womyn' dragged the National Spelling Bee into the US culture wars

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.

We're minimizing the horror of Trump's military birthday parade | Judith Levine

A military parade reflects authoritarian tendencies and a departure from American democratic ideals.

US politics

How the word womyn' dragged the National Spelling Bee into the US culture wars

more#political-discourse

5 days ago

Trump takes wrecking ball' to workers' rights amid global freefall', new report says

Workers' rights are increasingly threatened globally, with far-right politicians undermining democracy and labor protections, especially in the United States.

The huge banner of a glaring Trump in front of the USDA is a literal sign the U.S. has lost its democracy

Trump's towering image symbolizes a troubling shift towards authoritarianism and undermines democratic principles.

Trump's second term will be the worst presidential term ever | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's second term poses unprecedented threats to democracy, law, and international alliances.

Artificial intelligence

fromPsychology Today

How AI Could Rob Authoritarians of Their Power

AI could support democracy initiatives globally if programmed with the right values.

Over 70% of the world's population lives under authoritarian regimes.

The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History

The conversation highlights concerns over the decline of democracy in America, particularly under Trump's presidency.

Mathews: The American democratic republic is dead. RIP.

The American democratic republic has ended, transforming into an authoritarian regime under Donald Trump's influence.

Higher education

Universities Deserve Special Standing

The battle for academic freedom in U.S. universities reflects a broader struggle against authoritarianism and the importance of knowledge in a democratic society.

fromAdvocate.com

The huge banner of a glaring Trump in front of the USDA is a literal sign the U.S. has lost its democracy

Trump's towering image symbolizes a troubling shift towards authoritarianism and undermines democratic principles.

Trump's second term will be the worst presidential term ever | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's second term poses unprecedented threats to democracy, law, and international alliances.

Artificial intelligence

fromPsychology Today

How AI Could Rob Authoritarians of Their Power

AI could support democracy initiatives globally if programmed with the right values.

Over 70% of the world's population lives under authoritarian regimes.

The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History

The conversation highlights concerns over the decline of democracy in America, particularly under Trump's presidency.

Mathews: The American democratic republic is dead. RIP.

The American democratic republic has ended, transforming into an authoritarian regime under Donald Trump's influence.

Higher education

Universities Deserve Special Standing

The battle for academic freedom in U.S. universities reflects a broader struggle against authoritarianism and the importance of knowledge in a democratic society.

Georgia: Police detain top opposition leader DW 05/30/2025

Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia was detained, raising concerns over political repression and the country's shift towards authoritarianism.

#legal-system

US politics

Will Donald Trump defy the US supreme court? | Steven Greenhouse

fromSlate Magazine

US politics

The Way Trump's America Most Closely Resembles 1930s Germany

Will Donald Trump defy the US supreme court? | Steven Greenhouse

The Supreme Court is navigating the complex dynamic of maintaining authority while managing its relationship with President Trump.

fromSlate Magazine

The Way Trump's America Most Closely Resembles 1930s Germany

America's legal system is increasingly becoming a 'dual state' where regular laws coexist with arbitrary governance affecting disfavored minorities.

more#legal-system

Independent films

They first come for great acts of culture': Cate Blanchett sets up grant for displaced film-makers

Authoritarian regimes often attack cultural expressions first when limiting civil liberties, emphasizing the importance of artistic freedom.

fromTruthout

Noem Incorrectly Says Habeas Corpus Is Trump's "Constitutional Right" to Deport People

Noem's incorrect definition of habeas corpus raises concerns over the administration's authoritarian tendencies.

Salvadoran lawyer and Bukele critic Ruth Lopez arrested

El Salvador's arrest of a human rights lawyer signals increased authoritarianism under President Bukele and raises concerns over human rights violations.

fromThe Washington Post

Bukele's crackdown pushes top Salvadoran journalists to flee

El Salvador's government is reportedly targeting journalists from El Faro amid threats and potential arrest warrants for exposing corruption and gang ties.

US politics

Nayib Bukele consolidates his authoritarian style in El Salvador

US politics

Does Nayib Bukele's campaign against democracy give a blueprint for Trump?

US news

Opinion | The World Is Finally Seeing How Dangerous President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador Really Is

fromHarvard Gazette

US politics

Closer look at 'coolest dictator in the world' - Harvard Gazette

fromeuronews

Salvadoran lawyer and Bukele critic Ruth Lopez arrested

El Salvador's arrest of a human rights lawyer signals increased authoritarianism under President Bukele and raises concerns over human rights violations.

fromThe Washington Post

Bukele's crackdown pushes top Salvadoran journalists to flee

El Salvador's government is reportedly targeting journalists from El Faro amid threats and potential arrest warrants for exposing corruption and gang ties.

US politics

Nayib Bukele consolidates his authoritarian style in El Salvador

US politics

Does Nayib Bukele's campaign against democracy give a blueprint for Trump?

US news

Opinion | The World Is Finally Seeing How Dangerous President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador Really Is

fromHarvard Gazette

US politics

Closer look at 'coolest dictator in the world' - Harvard Gazette

more#nayib-bukele

Are we hardwired to fall for autocrats?

Many young people in the UK prefer authoritarianism, possibly due to evolved tendencies to trust the unworthy.

#politics

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Right-wing politics

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

Wellness

Loneliness is Inflaming Our Bodiesand Our Politics

fromAdvocate.com

NYC LGBT

J.B. Pritzker says don't blame trans kids for losses by 'do-nothing Democrats' in fiery New Hampshire speech

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

There is a growing parallel between American politics and Egyptian authoritarianism, as observed by an Egyptian-American transitioning from Cairo to New York.

Wellness

Loneliness is Inflaming Our Bodiesand Our Politics

Hannah Arendt identified loneliness as a critical factor facilitating the rise of authoritarianism.

fromAdvocate.com

NYC LGBT

J.B. Pritzker says don't blame trans kids for losses by 'do-nothing Democrats' in fiery New Hampshire speech

more#politics

Law

Judges in Nicaragua now answer to police under Ortega and Murillo's rule

Nicaragua's government has undermined judicial independence, requiring police approval for court-ordered property seizures and evictions.

#human-rights

US news

What is left of our democracy?': freed Palestinian human rights advocate warns of US authoritarian rule

US news

They disappear them': families of the detained see grim echo of Latin American dictatorships in Trump's US

US news

Trump's first 100 days supercharged a global freefall of rights', says Amnesty

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa decries nightmare' of Putin-Trump alliance

US news

What is left of our democracy?': freed Palestinian human rights advocate warns of US authoritarian rule

US news

They disappear them': families of the detained see grim echo of Latin American dictatorships in Trump's US

US news

Trump's first 100 days supercharged a global freefall of rights', says Amnesty

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa decries nightmare' of Putin-Trump alliance

Mayor Ras Baraka Talks to "The Nation"

Ras Baraka's arrest highlights tensions between local leaders and federal immigration policies amidst concerns over authoritarianism.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Trump's border intimidation is coming for US citizens too ask streamer Hasan Piker | Owen Jones

Piker's detention exemplifies rising political intimidation and a concerning trend against free speech in the US.

Germany politics

4 weeks ago

VE Day 80: The world took less than a century to forget what WW2 was fought for

The first Nazi book burning targeted a transgender health institute, reflecting ongoing struggles against authoritarianism.

Media industry

Fifty international readers' advocates meet in Madrid to discuss threats to journalism

The meeting of ombudsmen in Madrid underscores the urgent need for dialogue on journalism integrity amidst rising authoritarianism.

Bernie Sanders leads letter urging Paramount Global to stand up for our democracy'

The senators warned that settling Trump's lawsuit would signify a troubling capitulation to authoritarianism, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of the press.

US news

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromwww.aljazeera.com

25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?

Putin has maintained his power through strategic control, media manipulation, and a focus on nationalism.

Social media marketing

fromtime.com

How to Address MisinformationWithout Censorship

Authoritarian leaders often manipulate truth and disinformation, endangering public health and democracy.

Misinformation can have lethal consequences, such as declining vaccination rates leading to outbreaks.

It normalises the abhorrent': is The Handmaid's Tale the most frustrating show on TV?

"The Handmaid's Tale" is a well-crafted series that dives deep into themes of violence, corruption, and autocracy, highlighting societal shifts towards authoritarianism.

Women

#donald-trump

Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary

Trump embraces a nostalgic view of history, prioritizing personal narrative over factual knowledge and ignoring historical complexities.

Privacy professionals

fromAbove the Law

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.

Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary

Trump embraces a nostalgic view of history, prioritizing personal narrative over factual knowledge and ignoring historical complexities.

Privacy professionals

fromAbove the Law

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.

Why I Had to Flee the United States

Life under authoritarian regimes is dominated by constant fear and uncertainty about personal safety.

NYC politics

Cory Booker: "America Needs Moral Leadership, and Not Political Leadership"

Senator Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech advocating for moral leadership against authoritarianism and calling for bipartisan support.

Why I Had to Flee the United States

Life under authoritarian regimes is dominated by constant fear and uncertainty about personal safety.

NYC politics

Cory Booker: "America Needs Moral Leadership, and Not Political Leadership"

more#immigration

#higher-education

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Right-wing politics

I used to laugh at my Chilean father's paranoia about life in the US not any more

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Fundraising

Modest Thoughts From a Minor Donor to Harvard (opinion)

US politics

Beware Illusions of Campus Normalcy This Spring (opinion)

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Right-wing politics

I used to laugh at my Chilean father's paranoia about life in the US not any more

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Fundraising

Modest Thoughts From a Minor Donor to Harvard (opinion)

US politics

Beware Illusions of Campus Normalcy This Spring (opinion)

more#higher-education

European startups

fromTechCrunch

From tech pioneers to 'extremists': Belarusian founders face exile and statelessness | TechCrunch

Imaguru, a leading startup hub in Belarus, was shut down as authorities criminalized independent business, sentencing founders to prison and seizing property.

Privacy professionals

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.

#trump-presidency

Donald Trump to mark 100 days in office US politics live

Trump's first 100 days reflect a shift towards authoritarianism and retaliation against perceived enemies.

Mark Carney warns that Trump's ambitions pose a threat to Canadian sovereignty.

US politics

One Hundred Days of Ineptitude

Trump's presidency began with actions undermining democratic principles and the rule of law.

His chaotic leadership represented a stark contrast to past presidencies during crises.

Donald Trump to mark 100 days in office US politics live

Trump's first 100 days reflect a shift towards authoritarianism and retaliation against perceived enemies.

Mark Carney warns that Trump's ambitions pose a threat to Canadian sovereignty.

One Hundred Days of Ineptitude

Trump's presidency began with actions undermining democratic principles and the rule of law.

His chaotic leadership represented a stark contrast to past presidencies during crises.

more#trump-presidency

fromFuturism