One year into the president’s second term, the country’s institutions and civil society are still checking his authoritarian ...

The House Un-American Activities Committee was given sweeping powers to investigate subversion in the US in the mid-20th ...

In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power. Key components of authoritarianism include rejecting democratic ...

Under authoritarian regimes, citizens learn to hide their true selves while performing obedience. The resulting psychological split has devastating mental health consequences.

In September, Bari Weiss had a modest position in the media landscape as the proprietor of the Free Press. It’s a relatively minor news outlet combining center-right commentary on America’s culture ...

Contrary to a column by former Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, fighting Donald Trump's authoritarianism is not a grift. It's a choice to protect the rights of all Georgians.

On October 21, I went to the U.S. Senate chamber to ring the alarm bells about President Trump’s aggressive authoritarian takeover of our republic. I spoke through the night for over 22 hours. I ...

Might is right is the philosophy behind the Trump administration’s decision to kidnap Nicolás Maduro. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speak with ...

Note: The authors and contributors to this statement had initially envisioned that it would be published as an official statement from the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence — ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) In an ...