The game, however, is far from up. The fact that the United States has crossed the line into competitive authoritarianism does not mean that its democratic decline has reached a point of no return.

Donald Trump is a puzzle that the mainstream news media and responsible political class and many others outside of the MAGAverse and larger right-wing disinformation propaganda echo chamber still ...

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law into effect that significantly tightens control over various religious denominations and organizations. The law, ...

The September 25, 2025 executive actions represent a dramatic escalation toward the “Duterte model” of authoritarian control – using terrorism designations to systematically target political ...

In its new report "No Way In or Out: Authoritarian Controls on the Freedom of Movement," Freedom House, highlights authoritarian states' growing use of mobility restrictions as a tool of repression.

America is under attack. The First Amendment, our shield against tyranny, is being dismantled before our eyes. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press, once untouchable, are now under direct ...

Democratic Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden reacted on Saturday after President Donald Trump announced he planned to send troops to Portland, the most populous city in their state. “Trump is ...

Top-down, commanding leadership is frequently viewed with skepticism in the modern business world. Management experts typically champion collaborative environments where employees feel free to share ...