Tag: Political Intimidation
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What Are You Going to Do About It?
← Back to Democratic Backsliding & Authoritarian Drift Renee Nicole Good, a 37‑year‑old American woman, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis yesterday. I’ve watched multiple videos of the killing, different witnesses, different angles, and the experience was numbing. Then I listened to Kristi Noem, who immediately went on the offensive, branding…
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Intimidation as a Political Weapon
← Back to Moral Courage & Public Responsibility Throughout history, autocrats have wielded political intimidation as a weapon to silence opposition, control narratives, and consolidate power. Whether through threats, legal pressure, or outright violence, intimidation has served as a critical tool for authoritarian figures seeking dominance. From Stalin’s purges to Mussolini’s blackshirts, rulers have repeatedly…