Lessons from Duterte's Philippines for the United States
How did President Duterte use social media to further his authoritarian agenda in the Philippines, what are the parallels to the US authoritarian regime, and what lessons can we learn.
An Issue of the Anti-Authoritarian Playbook Newsletter
Authoritarians in the U.S. and around the world are clearly gaining ground rapidly. Their success has caused many to speculate about why and how they are winning, hoping to duplicate or riff on those winning strategies and tactics. In this endeavor…
An Issue of the Anti-Authoritarian Playbook Newsletter
If you’re serious about fighting white nationalism and authoritarianism, you need to understand how they’re built on the foundations of settler colonialism. Native genocide, tribal termination, and constant attacks on treaty rights aren’t just…
Many are called but few are chosen during any presidential transition. That’s why it’s illuminating to consider who Donald Trump has chosen from the parade of possibilities for his transition team and senior administration appointments so far— and…
Broadly speaking, the consensus is that we’re in a time of great instability, revolt, and possibility. History teaches us that in times like these, we need to be both bold and vigilant. Authoritarian, chauvinistic, and bigoted movements assert…
As an Asian-American, I’m often cast as an ally rather than a stakeholder when I show up at Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. Occasionally, someone will even come right out and thank me for showing up, like I’m doing folk a favor or something…
