authoritarianism
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In case you’ve forgotten the events of 2014’s “The Lego Movie,” it’s about a group of heroes resisting the conformist authoritarianism of a ridiculous figure called President Business, also known as the despotic Lord Business.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Pope Leo concluded an 11-day trip to Africa, making appeals against violence, authoritarianism and social injustice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Through the many speeches and Masses delivered in multiple languages during his trip – which took him to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea—Leo made passionate appeals against violence, authoritarianism and social injustice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
I caught Levin the day after he turned in a chapter about authoritarianism for a new book, which happens to look at how discrimination and the imposition of social hierarchies ties in with power.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
It is hard to imagine any other function for workplace authoritarianism.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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President Obama's Farewell Address
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