Watchdog agency says Trump violated law for sixth time in withholding FEMA funds
Trump once again engaged in illegality by withholding FEMA funds. How long before the GAO is shut down?
New bill would give Marco Rubio thought police power to revoke U.S. Passports
Rubio has already sought to punish immigrants for speech. New legislation might give him thought police power against U.S. citizens.
Trump’s Cultural Erasure Threatens Democracy
In cultural erasure, from book bans to attacks on the Smithsonian, authoritarian movements are rewriting history to dismantle democracy.
As suppression of dissent increases, know your rights if the FBI comes knocking
The FBI is hassling Palestine activists. ICE is compiling dossiers on those who criticize it. Let’s know our rights.
Dictator fails: Top 10 reasons y’all suck at controlling the U.S. (satire)
Dictators would lose in a battle with American culture. Cue the Walmart Army and the Hobby Lobbyists. Here are the…
How to Make Sure Everyone’s on Your Side: A New Authoritarian’s Guide to Fear and Intimidation
A leader elected into power by voters in a democracy may decide they don't want to leave. Here are some…
Modern Autocrats Don’t Govern With Violence, But Manipulation
Modern autocrats don’t terrorize citizens, instead they use media control and messaging to shape public opinion and promote nationalist narratives.
Can Trump Just Rename the Gulf of Mexico and Denali?
President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Denali has resulted in lots of discussion
