Amanda Carpenter explains recent examples of “anticipatory obedience” - a phenomenon where an autocrat creates a climate of fear to discourage others from standing up - and the downward spiral affect it has on preserving democracy. Read about it: https://lnkd.in/eMSUfXfG
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Could we really lose the ability to vote politicians out of office? Amanda Carpenter explains the hard truth: the only way it can happen here is if we believe it can’t. Read her briefing here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gercpGkY
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Musings about “terminating” the Constitution, phony investigations, and invocations of false emergencies to delay or certify elections should be taken very seriously. These are strategies autocrats employ to stay in office indefinitely. Our series “How It Happens Here” explains: https://lnkd.in/gercpGkY
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The National Task Force on Election Crises (@electiontask) has a comprehensive tool that tracks any electoral incidents this election season. No matter the incident, the Election Dashboard will track it. Take a look for yourself ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ePCwcFs9
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Only 11% of Americans express high confidence in political parties. So why do we need them at all? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ey4zajFc
Why do we need political parties?
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There should be no question whether the authoritarian movement should be taken seriously. The only question left should be, what can we do to preserve our democratic system of government? The report on what to expect and what we can do ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e8drAWyd
The Authoritarian Playbook for 2025
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Trump frequently speculates about saying in the White House beyond a second term. It sounds strange, but he’s already gotten the courts to accept outlandish legal theories. Read the final installment of our series “How It Happens Here” and subscribe to our free newsletter. https://lnkd.in/gercpGkY
How it happens here - part three
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The pardon power is not absolute. For a full breakdown of the limits on the pardon power plus the constitutional tools to enforce limits, read our report ⬇️ Checking the Pardon Power: Constitutional Limitations & Options for Preventing Abuse https://lnkd.in/eAREeHUZ
Checking the Pardon Power
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Autocrats make a point of targeting one individual or organization in part to send a message to others. They want critics and opponents to decide that the threat of continuing their work is too great and that standing up to them is too risky. This phenomenon is called "anticipatory obedience," termed by historian Timothy Snyder. Read more about it here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eMSUfXfG
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If the authoritarian movement successfully consolidates power and wields it against critics and enemies, would it easily give up power after an election? In the 3rd installment of Amanda Carpenter's special series, she explains why we should expect the answer to be “no.” Read and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gercpGkY