Autocrats today are polished, appear mainstream and use the media, not overt repression or violence, to gain public support and consolidate power. They govern through a ‘spin dictatorship.’
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Trump’s spectacle draws on a long history of authoritarian leaders who use ritualized celebrations to bind personal power to national identity.
There’s no one set legal definition for sanctuary cities and other places with these policies. But they often limit local coordination with federal immigration authorities.
A campaign hat and a partisan speech are unusual in a military setting in the United States.
The Trump administration has signaled that its support for NATO countries might not be absolute. This worries European observers, who have long looked to the US for military leadership.
There has been a lack of unified opposition from the Democratic party since Trump took office.
Because of the pope’s role to maintain the fullness of tradition and the unity of the Church, a pope cannot be conservative or liberal in a political sense.
Americans often expect former presidents to not talk about current ones. But it’s not really a surprise that several are criticizing Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump is not an accident of history. His re-election is in line with a profound structural change in American society that began at the end of the Cold War.
Surveillance of speech by algorithm raises urgent questions about data privacy and the future of a neutral, expert public service.
Wild Faith is a one-sided response to the rise of Christianity’s far-right fringe. Too often, it seems more like an apoplectic rant than a serious exposé.
In January, the governing Liberals were more than 20 points behind in the polls, but with an election just days away, they’re now well ahead.
The targeting of the FDIC could dangerously erode its ability to manage financial crises, like the one that occurred in 2008.
Israeli-Jewish historian Ilan Pappe, an advocate of Palestinian rights, looks at the pro-Israel lobby in the US and UK – and its influence on the war in Gaza.
Laura Loomer, a far-right political activist, has become one of Trump’s confidantes.
What is the gut-level appeal that saw Trump win two elections? One progressive researcher spent six years in America’s whitest, second-poorest district to find out.
The major parties say they won’t use the PBS as a bargaining chip in US tariff negotiations. They also need to resist pressure to slow down access to generic drugs.
The word ‘deficit’ may sound alarming, but America’s trade gap is a sign of its financial and economic dominance.
US aid provided crucial support for humanitarian and development projects around the world.
In some cases, long Senate speeches don’t produce clear results. In other cases, they can help pass or prevent new legislation.
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