They thought they could control him
They wanted to save Germany. Instead, they destroyed it. And history is rhyming, once again.
Authoritarianism & Fascism
Unfettered and unaccountable: How Trump is building a violent, shadowy Federal police force
“We’re at an inflection point in history right now, and it’s frightening.”
‘No Kings’ is not enough
Rallies are impressive – but rallies alone don’t meet the moment
Trump doesn’t want you to think
“Fascists cannot stand societies that are literate and raise questions.”
Coordination the American Way
Inside Trump’s plan to turn the U.S. government into a weapon against us
Beshear denounces Trump’s ‘un-American’ deployment of military to U.S. cities
“It’s unlawful and it’s wrong. And I’m going to do everything I can to stand up to it.”
James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians
When leaders can abuse the justice system to target critics and investigators, the rule of law collapses.
Fourteen steps to tyranny: How autocratic breakthrough happens – and how we must stop it
Autocrats follow a predictable playbook. Learn how we can disrupt their rise before revolution or civil war become the only solutions.
Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy
The first step in addressing a crisis is naming it.
‘The Rise and Fall of the American Empire’ — a story already being written
And the real villain is not who you think
The Trump administration's embrace of Neo-Nazi themes isn’t ‘trolling.’ It’s the Real Deal
They're telling you who they are, so believe them.
Fascism’s grip tightens: Will America fight back before it’s too late?
As the Nation teeters on the edge of authoritarianism, what will it take to defend democracy and constitutional order?
Rachel Maddow: Autocracy is not ‘coming.’ It’s here.
And we’d all better wake up to that fact.
Voters do not support Trump’s ‘denaturalization’ threats
And they believe Trump will try to deport his enemies, even U.S. citizens
