How Brazil’s riots compare to the Jan. 6 attack.
Tag: Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
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What the Insurrectionists of 2021 and 2023 Have in Common
Extreme opposition to social insurance and the safety net is a natural fit for an authoritarian movement that tried to overturn the constitutional order.
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Brazil’s Protests Resemble the US Capitol Attack on Jan. 6
Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing former president of Brazil, had for months sought to undermine the results of an election that he lost, in much the same manner that Donald J. Trump did after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.
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If History Is Any Guide, McCarthy’s Chaotic House Speaker Vote Is Just the Beginning
Kevin McCarthy’s struggles are a sign of rupture for the G.O.P. — and trouble for the country.
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In a Hospital Ward, the Wounds of a Failed Democracy Don’t Heal
Tunisia’s road to democracy began with a self-immolation, and such cases have filled hospital burn wards ever since, as elected leaders failed to deliver on a promise of prosperity.