Prohibition's coercive approach enables authoritarian statecraft, consequently undermining democratic governance that is necessary for human rights.| E-International Relations
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson discusses the life of Liu Xiaobo, China’s sole laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize. The post China Through the Eyes of its Most Famous Dissident appeared first on Washington Monthly.| Washington Monthly
Civil society can share knowledge, boost public support, and build coalitions to resist the spread of autocratic "foreign agents" laws. The post Distorted Laws on “Foreign Agents” Threaten Democracy: Mobilizing a Response appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute shows that a majority of Americans believe that Donald Trump poses a serious threat to democracy, with 56% of Americans choosing to describe him as a "potentially dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys democracy" rather than a "strong leader who should be given the power he needs to restore America's greatness".| Davis Vanguard
The relational substructure of protest is interpersonal responsibility, contradicting the narcissistic drift of tactical protest forms. The post Undoing Cycles of Violence with a New Concept of Protest first appeared on Blog of the APA.| Blog of the APA
by Alexandre Aloy This think piece is part of the forum “The Return of Political Economy in Intellectual History”| JHI Blog
Attendees at today’s No Kings 2.0 anti-Trump protest in Grand Junction, CO — long thought to be a Republican stronghold […]| AnneLandmanBlog
Pro-gun groups are accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of building the gun registry Trump supporters long feared Democrats would create. […]| AnneLandmanBlog
In the days leading up to the No Kings 2.0 March on Saturday, October 18, Indivisible Grand Junction and community […]| AnneLandmanBlog
An additional event will be held to help spread word about the second No Kings Day (“NK 2.0”) on Saturday, […]| AnneLandmanBlog
Above: Oct. 6 C-SPAN clip of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discussing Trump’s troop deployment to Chicago| AnneLandmanBlog
In this insightful interview, world-renowned revolution scholar Professor Jack A. Goldstone warns that we are witnessing both “a descent […]| ECPS
In an interview with the ECPS, Dr. Maria Papageorgiou, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at Newcastle University, examines how digital […]| ECPS
This commentary examines the tension between authoritarian populism and innovation-driven growth, drawing on the insights of Nobel laureates Joel […]| ECPS
Populist actors often present themselves as defenders of “the people” while strategically boosting state capacity for select groups and […]| ECPS
Populist actors often present themselves as defenders of “the people” while strategically boosting state capacity for select groups and […]| ECPS
Discussions in the sidelines of the 60th UN Human Rights Council session highlighted the depth and scale of repression in the United Arab Emirates and the phenomenon of transnational repression in the Arab states. On 2 October, FairSquare’s James Lynch moderated Silencing dissent: mass trials in the United Arab Emirates, a panel discussion at the […]| FairSquare
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgians embraced democracy. But a new generation, faced with the return of authoritarian rule, find themselves fighting for their freedoms . The post A Message from a Budding Autocracy appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
Alpa Shah, award-winning author and anthropologist, discusses the state of democracy in India in an interview with The Oxford Student.| The Oxford Student
In his speech to the top officers of the United States military Donald Trump has crossed the line from reckless right-wing authoritarian politician to aspiring fascist dictator. Here is a report from the Washington Post on the unprecedented event; scroll down to Amy Wang’s coverage of his speech. Here are some crucial excerpts from her reporting.| Understanding Society
Gavin Newsom had challenged an order to send California troops, and warned that the US is on the “brink of martial law.”…| Truthout
Six of the world’s biggest sports organisations, including FIFA, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Formula 1, have been challenged to justify their sponsorship deals with state-owned Saudi Aramco following concerns that such partnerships may place them in breach of international human rights standards. In letters sent this month, a coalition of ten human rights […] The post FIFA and International Cricket Council under scrutiny over Saudi Aramco ties in light of UN Human Rights W...| FairSquare
Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s pardon is a major step forward and a huge relief, FairSquare said today after his lawyer reported that the President had issued a pardon for the British-Egyptian national. FairSquare has been working closely with Alaa’s family in the UK since 2022, in an intense campaign that this year saw his mother Laila […] The post Alaa Abd el-Fattah pardoned appeared first on FairSquare.| FairSquare
A 2025 survey highlights a deep divide in American political attitudes, with a substantial minority prioritizing strong leadership over democratic processes. Researchers found one-third of adults would trade democracy for a political leader who shares their values and interests.| PsyPost - Psychology News
This toolkit is intended to help Americans of all backgrounds navigate this crisis and defend democracy, which we define in terms of safeguarding our political institutions, holding elected leaders accountable, protecting our communities, and promoting freedom and opportunity for future generations. The post Shifting Pillar Loyalties:A Guide for thePro-DemocracyCommunity appeared first on Horizons.| Horizons
When scripture becomes strategy: lessons from Korean clergy resisting authoritarianism through faith. The post Korean Clergy and Monastics Resist Martial Law appeared first on Horizons.| Horizons
Time Period: 2020-2025Location: El SalvadorMain Actors: Catholic clergy, Cardinal Gregorio Rosa ChávezTactics– Letters of opposition or support– Signed public statements– Prayer and worship Nayib Bukele was elected president of El Salvador in […]| Horizons
Featherfall(An allegory.)At first light,under a bruised sky,the First Raven rose—hackles oiled,black mood on black air.”Freedom!” he cried,the Conspiracy lifted with him—razor beaks,tun…| Musings from a Stonehead
Restore the Balance (RTB), the non-partisan Grand Junction-based nonprofit that fights political extremism, sent out the following email on September 2, 2025, and asked for help to amplify their message, so I am reprinting it here. RTB also ran an equally grave open letter to CD-3 Rep. Jeff Hurd in the Saturday, August 30, 2025 edition of the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, which is also reprinted below.| AnneLandmanBlog
FairSquare has joined 19 Egyptian and international human rights organisations in condemning the Egyptian government’s unprecedented use of its diplomatic missions as tools of transnational repression. A leaked recording of Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty last month revealed shocking instructions to embassy staff to “grab [protestors], tie them up, drag them inside, and make their lives hell.” This […]| FairSquare
“Combatting Authoritarian Populism,” by Dr. Larry Diamond (Professor of Sociology and of Political Science, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the| ECPS
Autocrats of the world, unite!| New Statesman
The evolution of Trump's political philosophy from "Hitler did some good things, too" to "no more elections."| Unprecedented
Trump’s Alaska summit was more than diplomatic theater, it exposed how authoritarians weaponize our collective amnesia to reshape narratives and seize control The post The Alaska Spectacle and the War on Memory appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
A legal scholar argues that Trump's lawless border policies threaten to undermine civil liberties for all of us| Salon.com
In this essay I explore techno-surveillance and its normalization in society. I summarise a new study revealing how WiFi and 5G signals can be used to identify us with high accuracy - WhoFi. Current regulatory frameworks are inadequate to protect against such ambient surveillance. This is not something to resign ourselves to, as it could be used to usher in a more authoritarian response to disruption and collapse. We can join a political push towards stricter regulations, such as requiring co...| Prof Jem Bendell
What is needed to stop the trend towards socialism and despotism is common sense and moral courage.| Foundation for Economic Education
The Stanford Daily, Stanford University's independently run student newspaper, and two of its student staff, are suing Marco Rubio, in his capacity as Secretary of State, and Kristi Noem, in her capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security, for violating their First Amendment rights. . The suit argues that the administration's reliance on the Immigration and Nationality Act| Daily Nous - news for & about the philosophy profession
On the anniversary of Russia's 2008 invasion of Georgia, an increasingly autocratic Georgian government toes the Kremlin line, blaming its predecessors for "instigating" war The post Why Georgia’s National Memory is on Trial appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
The scriptures are very clear about the kind of people Christians should be. This includes the types of behaviors we should demonstrate and the way we should treat others (all others). Many “Christians” in the United States have somehow managed to subvert their religious beliefs in the service of political fascism – which includes racism, ... Read more The post Anti-Christ appeared first on Insight.| Insight
In this episode of FO° Talks, Fair Observer Chair Claire Whitaker and retired CIA officer Glenn Carle discuss US President Donald...| Fair Observer
Victims of transnational repression (TNR) in the UK may lose trust in the British system to take the threats to them seriously, a Select Committee inquiry has been told in relation to cases linked to the governments of Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In written evidence published by the UK parliament’s Joint Committee […]| FairSquare
source: https://www.kff.org/key-data-on-health-and-health-care-by-race-and-ethnicity/?entry=health-status-and-outcomes-birth-risks-and-outcomesThe rightwing extremist war on DEI intensifies by the week, it appears. And the scope of its prohibitions expands as well. Universities throughout the United States are being bullied through the threat of the loss of Federal funds -- sometimes in the billions -- unless all traces of DEI programs, offices, webpages, and staff are erased. But recall what...| Understanding Society
It seems possible that this dulling may contribute to my current state of political fecklessness: while before I felt able to fight, now, with the situation seeming so much worse than in 2016, there are times I wish it would all just go away. I am used to being at least externally “okay,” even when many others are not. Whether rising above or cowering in fear, I lose my capacity to act from a grounded center. The post American Resistance: A Mayflower Meditation by Elizabeth Cutter Ev...| ROOM A Sketchbook for Analytic Action
In Rome, Italy, tourists flock each day to marvel at the grandeur of ancient ruins: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. Yet integrated into the city’s familiar landmarks are structures far newer, and far more politically charged. Buildings like the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana—nicknamed the “Square Colosseum —stand as stark reminders of a...| The Science Survey
Touch silence, touch joy, touch Earth —three daily practices to keep a stable heart in authoritarian times. I find them in the dawn chorus.| Priscilla Stuckey
FairSquare has today joined with the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Development, Human Rights Watch, and Reprieve to call on the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to use his government’s deepening links with Bahrain to advocate for the release of the country’s political prisoners. In a letter sent on 9 July, sent after a meeting […] The post British PM urged to use influence in support of Bahrain’s political prisoners appeared first on FairSquare.| FairSquare
Ninety U.S.-based civil society groups have warned FIFA that it risks becoming a “public relations tool to whitewash the reputation of an increasingly authoritarian government”, in a joint letter that calls on FIFA to publicly urge the US government to reverse immigration policies and practices introduced by the Trump administration. The letter describes how repressive […]| FairSquare
Is the Kremlin’s contested influence in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia a sign of its waning relevance? The post Resisting the Authoritarian Playbook in the South Caucasus appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
On May 1st 1925, with Mussolini already in power, a group of Italian intellectuals publicly denounced Mussolini’s fascist regime in an open letter. The signatories [...] The post A Century Later: A Renewed Open Letter Against the Return of Fascism appeared first on The New Fascism Syllabus.| The New Fascism Syllabus
Trump's actions on immigration, fiscal policy, privacy, and war make MAGA Republicans angry. This was always going to be the outcome.| Orthodox Reflections
The sunlight of Mao Zedong Thought illuminates the road of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966). Shanghai People’s Fine Arts Publishing House Propaganda Group (上海人民美术出版社宣传画组) Chai…| The Confucian Weekly Bulletin
The Trump-backed ex-President looks destined for jail. The Jair Bolsonaro who appeared in court was a far cry from the aggressive and crude public persona with which the Brazilian public has become accustomed over the last 40 years. On the stand, he did his best to appear humble and charming. In short, he didn’t threaten […] The post Bolsonaro Takes Stand in Coup Trial appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
On May 10th at the Chicago Thinker’s American Identity Summit, Nikolas Ferreira, a 28-year-old conservative rising star and the most| The Chicago Thinker
Tara Westover's memoir, Educated, resonates with me because I too was shaped by authoritarianism. And it's as old as the Roman Empire.| Priscilla Stuckey
I have a new piece out for Sublation on the state of democracy in the United States. There’s no paywall. You can read it here: https://www.sublationmag.com/post/how-democracies-cry-the-endless-wailing-of-levitsky-and-ziblatt| Benjamin Studebaker
As Harvard University is leading a rebellion against the Trump administration’s far-reaching intervention into university practices under the pretext of fighting antisemitism on campus, Heyleh Doutaghi (Deputy Director of the Law and Political Economy Project and an Associate Research Scholar at Yale Law School), a colleague and dear friend of mine, is packing her bags to leave the US.| Legal Form
My mother has been in the hospital for the past month, in and out of intensive care; so, my time to post on BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY has been constrained. In addition, I have been writing responses …| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Telos 210 considers the ways in which state power interacts with popular attitudes and social institutions in order to establish the basis for sovereignty and law.| Telos Press
There’s a reason why the chainsaw is such an apt symbol for the current assault on American science: because you can cut a tree down in minutes, but growing it back takes decades.| Total Internal Reflection
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 13, No. 3, March 2025 By Anders Corr The Chinese Communist Party is reacting to the Trump administration’s revolution in U.S. foreign policy with a full-court press in the media. President Donald Trump’s overtures to … Continue reading →| Journal of Political Risk
Hakeem Jeffries had better eat his Wheaties.| The Dispatch
Faint but there: Moonbow In late 2016, a . . . situation, let’s call it, battered my town. A neo-Nazi site had picked up a disagreement over a local building’s ownership, and the result was months …| Antonia Malchik
By Mónica Roa, Puentes One way to understand our time is as a battleground of intense narrative disputes. On one side, the climate emergency, the impact of artificial intelligence on […]| Horizons
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 13, No. 2, February 2025| Journal of Political Risk
Victor Klemperer’s diary is a remarkable testimony on life in Nazi Germany told from the perspective of someone whom the state sought to eradicate from the population—and it makes for chilling reading today. The post I Shall Bear Witness – Victor Klemperer in His Time, and Ours appeared first on The New Fascism Syllabus.| The New Fascism Syllabus
Ben-Ghiat, Ruth. Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2021. The United States’ recently-held presidential election in November 2024 has thrown [...] The post Review: Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Strongmen appeared first on The New Fascism Syllabus.| The New Fascism Syllabus
The Trump administration has dismissed public pleas for mercy for transgender youth and instead launched a full-scale attack against trans people.| Slate Magazine
In a world that demands that you listen to others before yourself, sovereignty of mind is the first prerequisite of democracy.| Priscilla Stuckey
With the latest trans military executive order, the administration has given up all pretense of "evidence-based care," and has moved to the kind of dehumanization meant to justify atrocity.| www.erininthemorning.com
Flags of the USA and China on a semiconductor. William Potter.| Journal of Political Risk
Legal theorist Richard Sherwin discusses the emotional and axiological excess underneath the passion to change constitutions.| Blog of the APA
An interview with Estela Aranha, who forced Michael Shellenberger to apologize after exposing his manipulation of data to build a false narrative about “totalitarian” Brazil By Brian Mier On April 3, Michael Shellenberger tweeted a series of excerpts from emails by X executives dubbed, “Twitter Files Brazil”, which alleged to expose crimes by Brazilian Supreme […] The post Brazilian lawyer exposes deceit at heart of “Twitter Files” appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
A major new report from FairSquare, published today, identifies serious structural flaws within FIFA, football’s global governing body, that have resulted in the organisation contributing to a wide range of social harms, not least very serious and systematic human rights abuses, and that preclude it from fulfilling one of its core stated objectives of developing […]| FairSquare
Rep. Susan WildRanking Member, Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International OrganizationsMay 7, 2024, Hearing: “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, and Rule of Law?” Opening Statement Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With all due respect to everyone involved in this hearing, I’d like to say at the outset that this is not the […] The post US Congresswoman Takes Down Fantasist Republican Committee Hearing on Brazilian Democracy appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
Amongst the general educated public in America, the eminent political theorist Hannah Arendt is probably best known for her concept of “the banality of evil,” which she discusses in her 1963 book about the trial of the Nazi war criminal, Adolf Eichmann. One indicator of just how famous the phrase “banality of evil” became is […] The post Hannah Arendt on Statesmanship appeared first on Starting Points.| Starting Points
Holy Ghosted by Tiffany Yecke Brooks will show readers how to recognize the tactics of spiritual abuse—and save their faith.| EerdWord
My recent ban shows how Codes of Conduct easily turn a community authoritarian.| Felipe Contreras
