Vladimir Putin is no doubt watching Kyrgyzstan’s slide into authoritarianism with glee. Under its current leader, Kyrgyzstan is a “reliable partner”, Russia’s president said during a recent visit https://t.co/ZpMqSQjOO6 ...

And joining us now is Stacy Abrams, the 2022 Georgia Democratic gubanatorial candidate and founder of the group the 10 steps campaign, which aims to help Americans learn how they can fight for democracy. Stacy, thank you so much for being here. Lots to talk about.Let's just pick up where Nomi left off on this election in Tennessee. Democrats didn't win, but really close the gap. Trump won by 22 points. Now the Republican won by about nine points.What's the message. What's the big takeaway for Democrats from ...

RT Basil the Great (@BasilTheGreat)🚨JURY TRIALS TO BE SCRAPPED IN BRITAIN TODAYAll mid-tier crimes will now have jury trials scrapped and judges decisions will be final going forwardThe UK becomes more authoritarian by the day https://t.co/mpPHXkUbsH ...

AS THOUSANDS OF PROTESTERS TOOK TO DONALD TRUMP'S BACKYARD YESTERDAY CALLING FOR HIS IMPEACHMENT, TRUMP WAS ALREADY REELING FROM A WEEK WHERE HIS LEGAL LOSSES WERE MOUNTING ON NUMEROUS FRONTS, BOTH PRESIDENTIAL AND PERSONAL. AN APPEALS COURT REJECTED TRUMP'S EFFORTS TO REVIVE HIS DEFAMATION LAWSUIT AGAINST CNN. A FEDERAL JUDGE RULED TRUMP'S DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS TO WASHINGTON.DC WAS ILLEGAL AND ANOTHER FEDERAL JUDGE RULED THAT TRUMP LIKELY VIOLATED THE LAW WHEN HE TRIED TO CUT MILLIONS OF DOLL ...

The cleverest part of China’s security assistance is how it has managed to empower authoritarians without explicitly promoting authoritarianism https://t.co/a7BUlpXsvA ...

For governments leaning towards authoritarianism, China is an enabler—and an inspiration. We found that 82% of authoritarian regimes have received police training from China https://t.co/DucJqdhzJX ...

The basic compact any society has with its populace is one thing. Play by the rules. Be a good citizen and your kids will do better than you.That's the that's the that's the fundamental contract. And for the first time in the 275 year history of America, a 30-year-old man or woman isn't doing as well as his or her parents at 30. And that not only impacts the 30-year-old, but likely his roommates, his parents are reminding him of his failure every day by just by virtue of the fact he can't afford to move out ...

Democratic governments must resist authoritarian states trying to co-opt their institutions, writes Laura Murphy https://t.co/b992O3yOGX ...

Election Analysis - The Democratic party's clean sweep in recent elections was not about ideology, but a referendum on Donald Trump's chaos and the affordability crisis [4][5] - Approximately 75% of Americans reported a jump of at least $100 in their monthly household costs in the last year [5] - Voters chose competence over chaos and a party capable of governing, signaling a desire for democracy and a better life [16] - A record number of Americans voted in an off-year election, demonstrating an understanding of the assignment [10] - The Democratic Party has become the only major party still tethered to sanity, to democracy, to the idea that government should serve ordinary people [16] Political Strategy - The Republican party is attempting to distract the public by fear-mongering about a communist takeover [2] - Democrats should not fall into the trap set by Republicans to keep them on the defensive [2][14] - Democrats should leverage their pluralistic strength against fascism [13] - The Democratic wave was evident everywhere, and the top brass needs to take the win and listen to voters [18] - The use of communism as a scare tactic is an American tradition of demonizing basic social reforms [28][29]

Rule of Law & Judicial Independence - The judiciary is facing immense pressure as it confronts a president potentially seeking excessive power and defying constitutional term limits [2] - Lower courts are actively working to uphold constitutional democracy and documenting its dismantling, creating a legal and historical record [2] - Lower court judges are pushing back against unlawful power grabs, reasserting the judiciary's duty to check presidential overreach [3] - Judges are warning against militarizing civilian life and standing up for state sovereignty, resisting the misuse of emergency appeals [3] - Courts are establishing a record by expressing disbelief and distrust towards the government, challenging its power [4] Political & Historical Context - The normalization of the idea that Donald Trump will remain president after the 2028 election is a concern [1] - There is a coordinated effort to purge inconvenient facts from the American story, including the truth about the 2020 election and January 6th [4] - The administration is attempting to rewrite American history to substitute it with one man's preferred narrative [4] Defense of Democracy - Judges are bearing witness at a critical moment in American history, contributing to the broader resistance to authoritarianism [4] - American judges create the official record, the legal, factual, historical account, as a safeguard against the rewriting of history [4] - The federal courts play a crucial role in upholding truth and preventing the denial and rewriting of history, which is essential for the survival of America [5]