totalitarianism

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In the early 20th century, totalitarianism was best known in countries that had superficially been modernized, but remained regressive in crucial ways.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

As the great student of totalitarianism Hannah Arendt explained, freedom and democracy depend on being able to tell the difference between facts and falsehoods.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2025

Inside, the tiny library offers a selection of books on dystopian worlds and the dangers of totalitarianism.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

Jeffries tells fellow members that they have a responsibility to push back against tyranny, totalitarianism and terror, and to stand with democracies around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2024

But totalitarianism is no less odious to us because we are able to reach some accommodation that reduces the danger of world catastrophe.

From State of the Union Address by Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)