Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump’s goal is to rule as an autocrat.
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Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow
Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.
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Trump is threatening to cut funding from sanctuary cities. Here’s what to know
President Trump says he’s cutting federal money to sanctuary cities. But courts have blocked similar moves, ruling that the federal government can’t use funding to coerce state and local governments.
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Believe it or not, this book makes taxes fascinating
The Price of Democracy tells the history of taxation from colonization to the present day. It’s essential reading for anyone who cares about preserving democracy.
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Tanzanian opposition decries ‘sham’ elections, alleges hundreds of deaths
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in for a second term amid disputed 98% win, deadly protests, and an information blackout.
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In Cameroon, the world’s oldest leader claims victory — again
92-year- old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, claims victory in a disputed election, sparking unrest across the country already grappling with violence, corruption, and political tension.
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Stacey Abrams warns of autocracy and voter suppression, doesn’t rule out another run
Abrams isn’t running for office — but she’s not ruling it out, either. “Politics is a tool … for getting good done, but it’s not the only one.” Her new thriller is Coded Justice.
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Trump is invoking emergency powers at a record rate. Here’s what that means
Trump invoked emergency powers more times in his first 100 days than any other modern president has in that time. Experts worry it could lead to an upending of the constitutional balance of power.
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Hungary inspires U.S. conservatives. Its leader is seen as running a ‘dictatorship’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been called “Trump before there was a Trump.” Here’s why his reshaping of Hungary’s political institutions inspires U.S. conservatives.
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Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism
Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president’s attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey.
