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The Authoritarian Moment

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What’s it about?

A warning about authoritarian impulses rising within American institutions and culture, arguing that the greatest threat to democracy comes from those who claim to defend it.

You’ll learn

  • How soft authoritarianism silences dissent
  • Why both left and right fuel the crisis
  • The psychology behind authoritarian appeal
  • How to defend liberal democratic norms