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Displaying all articles tagged:
Authoritarianism
the national interest
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The Insurrationalizers: Rich Lowry Demands Proof Trump Will End Democracy
Is he gonna cancel the midterms?
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Mar. 12, 2024
The Insurractionalizers: Anti-Trump Organ Calls Both Candidates ‘Unfit’
Anti-Trump conservative organ makes bizarre non-endorsement.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Mar. 11, 2024
Trump Already Tried Orbán’s Most Effective Weapon Against Democracy
Trump’s mostly forgotten plan to put the media under his thumb didn’t work the first time. It might if he gets another chance.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Feb. 13, 2024
Trump to Put Election Deniers Lara Trump, Michael Whatley in Charge of GOP
Removing “Romney” from Ronna McDaniel’s name wasn’t enough loyalty.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Jan. 30, 2024
Biden’s ‘Weaponized’ Justice Department Charges Another Democrat
Sleepy Joe is doing a terrible job of targeting his enemies.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Jan. 29, 2024
The Insurrationalizers, a New Series
The logic of the semi-loyal Democrats siding with Trump.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Jan. 18, 2024
Donald Trump: Presidents Must Be Allowed to Commit Crimes
What do you call a system in which the chief executive is not bound by law?
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Jan. 10, 2024
‘Biden Against Democracy,’ the Right’s Favorite Trump Rationale
Why the anti-anti-Trump right loves Trump’s message.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Jan. 8, 2024
One Weird Constitutional Trick Won’t Save Democracy From Trump
The 14th Amendment is not the solution to Trumpism
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Jan. 4, 2024
The Only Way to Stop an Authoritarian President Is to Vote for His Opponent
Trump confessed his plan to charge Biden for being a Democrat.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Dec. 22, 2023
Asking Trump ‘Will You Be a Dictator?’ Is Not a Real Question
Hugh Hewitt tries, fails to Hannitize Trump’s authoritarian problem.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Dec. 18, 2023
Trump Touts Endorsements From Global Dictators
His most consistent belief is that authoritarian rulers know best.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Dec. 6, 2023
Why Trump Refuses to Deny He Plans to Become a Dictator
It’s because he loves dictators.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Nov. 30, 2023
McCarthy Forgave the Insurrection Because Trump Was Getting Too Skinny
Mission accomplished?
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Nov. 9, 2023
Trump’s ‘He Did It First’ Rationale for Locking Up His Critics
The lie hiding behind the other lie.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Nov. 3, 2023
The Authoritarian Right’s Code-Phrase: ‘Do You Know What Time It Is?’
The sinister implications of a piece of jargon.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Oct. 31, 2023
House Republicans: No Aid for Israel Unless Rich Tax Cheats Get a Break
This is not a “pay-for,” it’s an add-on.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Oct. 24, 2023
Authoritarian Maniac Ron DeSantis Makes Anti-Israel Group Free Speech Martyrs
The answer to horrendous ideas is not censorship.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Oct. 3, 2023
Ron DeSantis: Trump’s Coup Attempt Was No Worse Than That
West Wing
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Bill Maher lets the Florida governor engage in absurd whataboutism.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Oct. 2, 2023
Anti-Trump Republicans Won’t Save Democracy. Can Anybody?
The authors of ‘How Democracies Die’ have a hopeful answer.
By
Jonathan Chait
election 2024
Sept. 26, 2023
Trump Wants His Enemies to Fear for Their Lives
The GOP front-runner is stoking threats of violence against anyone who threatens his power. It’s working.
By
Eric Levitz
the national interest
Sept. 22, 2023
Let’s Compare How Trump and Biden Treat Indicted Crooks on Their Own Side
Republicans won’t admit it, but Biden is respecting DOJ independence.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Sept. 8, 2023
Republicans Attacking Trump As ‘Unelectable’ Is Just So Pathetic
It’s not only weak, it’s not even true.
By
Jonathan Chait
2022 elections
Aug. 22, 2023
For Republicans, Abetting Coups Is a Good Career Move
House Republicans who aided Donald Trump’s efforts on January 6 are more likely to win reelection.
By
Eric Levitz
the national interest
Aug. 18, 2023
‘Lock Them Up’ Is Now the Republican Party’s Highest Goal
It’s no longer about policy or even culture war but prosecutorial revenge.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
June 15, 2023
Why Republicans Want a Nakedly Partisan Justice Department
Neutral law enforcement is a losing game for them.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
June 5, 2023
The GOP’s Authoritarian Acceleration
Internal resistance to its anti-democratic turn has all but vanished.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
May 19, 2023
White Supremacy Is a Dangerous Threat Because Republicans Use It
Horrifying developments in the week since Biden’s warning have vindicated it.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
May 16, 2023
John Durham Shows ‘Lock Her Up’ Politics Were Never About Real Crimes
Republicans want to send people to jail after Durham finds no crimes.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Apr. 17, 2023
Ron DeSantis’s Thuggish New Threats Against Disney
The Florida governor is trying to out-authoritarian Trump.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Mar. 13, 2023
The Republican Party May Not Be Fascist, But It’s Definitely Getting Fasci-er
The left-wing case for downplaying authoritarianism is not convincing.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Mar. 1, 2023
DeSantis Promises Florida Will Control Disney Content
Right-wing board to clamp down on “woke ideology” in cartoons.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Jan. 9, 2023
Ron DeSantis Is Imposing Political Control on Schools
A step by step blueprint to turn the state into a political weapon.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Dec. 16, 2022
Ron DeSantis’s Anti-Vaccine Campaign Continues Trump’s War on the Rule of Law
“Lock her up” becomes a permanent GOP tactic.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Dec. 14, 2022
The Republicans’ Problem Isn’t ‘Candidate Quality,’ It’s Crazy People
Being sane isn’t a messaging choice.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Nov. 18, 2022
First Amendment: 1, Ron DeSantis: 0
Judge smacks down Florida law ending academic freedom.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Nov. 16, 2022
The Right’s Only Regret About Trumpists Is That They Lost
Don’t mistake tactical critiques for moral ones.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Nov. 7, 2022
Of Course Democracy Is on the Ballot
Giving more power to an authoritarian party is dangerous.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Nov. 3, 2022
Biden’s Defense of Democracy May Not Work, But It Is Right
The case against taking authoritarianism seriously is too cynical.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Nov. 2, 2022
Denying the Attack on Pelosi Is a Bridge to Supporting It
The mental contortions of the anti-anti-DePape right.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Oct. 28, 2022
This Is Not the Political Violence That Should Scare Us
The conditions are present for much deadlier political violence.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Oct. 26, 2022
Why Are Florida Republicans Paying a White Supremacist Goon?
The saga of Marco Rubio and the Proud Boys.
By
Jonathan Chait
early and often
Oct. 26, 2022
The Media Did Not Trick Voters Into Disliking Inflation
It is possible for a voter to worry more about rising prices than creeping authoritarianism
without
ever watching CNN.
By
Eric Levitz
politics
Oct. 12, 2022
How to Make a Semi-Fascist Party
The hostile, paranoid, and increasingly authoritarian path ahead for American conservatism.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Oct. 6, 2022
Illiberal Chic Deserves to Die on the Battlefield of Putin’s Failed War
Being authoritarian doesn’t make your country strong or smart.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Sept. 8, 2022
The Republican Response to Biden’s Democracy Speech Proves His Point
Yep, they are dominated, driven, and intimidated by Donald Trump.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
July 28, 2022
Pennsylvania GOP Governor Candidate Doug Mastriano Refuses to Denounce Nazi Ally
An incredibly ominous sign in the GOP’s rightward lurch.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
July 27, 2022
Without Media Accountability, Republicans Will Govern Like a One-Party State
What happens when Republicans shut out independent media.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
July 7, 2022
Blake Masters, Nazi-Adjacent Arizona Republican Senate Candidate
Another sign of the party’s radicalization.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
June 28, 2022
Republicans Are Trying to Cover Up Greatest Political Scandal in U.S. History
The GOP still won’t admit it even deserves to be investigated.
By
Jonathan Chait
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