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The Journal of Democracy: The smartest analysis on democracy and authoritarianism around the world. Reposts ≠ Endorsement. https://linkin.bio/jodemocracy

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 13m ago

"These three cases—Poland, Brazil, and the United States—reaffirm...that victories for prodemocratic forces after a period of autocratic capture may generate wild celebrations...but the newly elected prodemocratic governments struggle to restore democracy after that."

Can Péter Magyar Restore Hungary’s Democracy? | Journal of Democracy

He did the hard work of defeating Viktor Orbán. But Hungary’s new prime minister faces the harder task of undoing the damage his predecessor wrought. Can he do it while avoiding the traps Orbán left…

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 27m ago

"The events in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017 reminded us that pogrom politics are back. Hundreds of torch-bearing demonstrators marched through the campus of the University of Virginia chanting 'Blood and Soil' and 'Jews will not replace us.'"

When Polarization Turns Violent | Journal of Democracy

Democracies have always sparked conflict, disagreement, and deep ideological divisions. Polarized politics are hardly rare in democratic life. So under what conditions does polarization turn violent…

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 2h ago

"Less than one penny of every charitable dollar defends the conditions that make all other charitable work possible," including freedom, democracy, and civil liberties combined.

The Power of Freedom Philanthropy | Journal of Democracy

Less than one percent of philanthropy is directed to democratic freedoms. Yet freedom is essential for everything—health, education, climate—philanthropy tries to accomplish. It is the most…

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 22h ago

From state officials taking selfies amid the rubble to soldiers looting, Venezuela’s earthquake response reveals why corrupt authoritarian governments fail so badly when disasters strike.

What Venezuela’s Twin Earthquakes Exposed | Journal of Democracy

From state officials taking selfies amid the rubble to soldiers looting, Venezuela’s earthquake response reveals why corrupt authoritarian governments fail so badly when disasters strike.

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 23h ago

Extremist violence by Jewish Israelis in the West Bank is surging. But if you can’t articulate the threat you can’t combat it. Start with a basic principle: Name the ideology, not the demographic.

How Mislabeling Jewish Extremism Undermines Israel’s Democracy | Journal of Democracy

Extremist violence by Jewish Israelis in the West Bank is surging. But if you can’t articulate the threat you can’t combat it. Start with a basic principle: Name the ideology, not the demographic.

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 23h ago

Peruvians just narrowly elected Keiko Fujimori their next president. But the country’s political fragmentation combined with the manipulation of illiberal incumbents has left the majority of the country feeling unrepresented.

Why Peruvians Distrust Their Democracy | Journal of Democracy

Peruvians just narrowly elected Keiko Fujimori their next president. But the country’s political fragmentation combined with the manipulation of illiberal incumbents has left the majority of the…

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · yesterday

AI isn’t just a weapon for dictators and tyrants. It can also be a tool for liberty. Human-rights activists are learning how to harness its power and level the playing field for good.

How AI Agents Are Empowering Human-Rights Defenders | Journal of Democracy

AI isn’t just a weapon for dictators and tyrants. It can also be a tool for liberty. Human-rights activists are learning how to harness its power and level the playing field for good.

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 2d ago

If democracy’s defenders want to push back against authoritarianism, they must learn to tap into patriotic language and a sense of national identity. Such emotional appeals shouldn’t be left to autocrats and demagogues.

How to Defeat the Authoritarian Message | Journal of Democracy

If democracy’s defenders want to push back against authoritarianism, they must learn to tap into patriotic language and a sense of national identity. Such emotional appeals shouldn’t be left to…

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 2d ago

When democracies pass laws against hate speech and extremism, they are giving autocrats the cover they need for their own crackdowns. We shouldn’t let democratic norms become a blueprint for repression.

How Hate-Speech Laws Crush Dissent Everywhere | Journal of Democracy

When democracies pass laws against hate speech and extremism, they are giving autocrats the cover they need for their own crackdowns. We shouldn’t let democratic norms become a blueprint for…

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 2d ago

President Erdoğan’s rule has grown more repressive as he realizes he has no democratic path to power. But we are united in our resolve and determined to make Turkey a democratic republic worthy of its people.

How We Restore Turkey’s Democracy | Journal of Democracy

President Erdoğan’s rule has grown more repressive as he realizes he has no democratic path to power. But we are united in our resolve and determined to make…

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 3d ago

From state officials taking selfies amid the rubble to soldiers looting, Venezuela’s earthquake response reveals why corrupt authoritarian governments fail so badly when disasters strike.

What Venezuela’s Twin Earthquakes Exposed | Journal of Democracy

From state officials taking selfies amid the rubble to soldiers looting, Venezuela’s earthquake response reveals why corrupt authoritarian governments fail so badly when disasters strike.

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 4d ago

"Today, activists think carefully about what to put in email and what to put in Signal. Moving forward, having access to privacy-protecting AI, and knowing how and when to use it, will be just as important." Here's how AI can help human-rights defenders:

How AI Agents Are Empowering Human-Rights Defenders | Journal of Democracy

AI isn’t just a weapon for dictators and tyrants. It can also be a tool for liberty. Human-rights activists are learning how to harness its power and level the playing field for good.

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Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · 5d ago

What does "vibe coding" mean? 🧐 Vibe coding is "the ability of an average person with no technical expertise to tell a computer what to do in plain language, and for the computer to execute, moving the need to 'program' or 'engineer' from human to machine."

How AI Agents Are Empowering Human-Rights Defenders | Journal of Democracy

AI isn’t just a weapon for dictators and tyrants. It can also be a tool for liberty. Human-rights activists are learning how to harness its power and level the playing field for good.

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Michelle M.@mimo.eurosky.social · last wk.

"No one is debating that tyrants are using #AI tools. But if they are the only ones to take advantage of this revolution, then their Orwellian dreams will come true, and the lives of activists will become that much more difficult."

Journal of Democracy@jodemocracy.bsky.social · last wk.

AI isn’t just a weapon for dictators and tyrants. It can also be a tool for liberty. Human-rights activists are learning how to harness its power and level the playing field for good.