About this episode

The episode discusses the subtle forms of dictatorship and emphasizes the importance of nonviolent resistance and community safety.

Dictatorship doesn't always look like tanks and troops in your city. It's the everyday lawlessness and looting spree in the White House, the draconian persecution of activists exercising their Constitutionally protected rights in Republican-hostage states like Texas and Tennessee. It's routine executions by the police. None of this is normal, which is why we must reject it, and learn how we resist succumbing to a freeze or fawning response, and instead take action, keeping ourselves and our communities safe. For more insights on ways to resist, listen to our summer 2025 interview with Jamila Raqib of the Albert Einstein Institute founded by Gene Sharp, author of From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Guide to Nonviolent Resistance. Listen here to her advice on concrete steps to take for non-violent resistance, including how to prepare to be brave. ICE is ramping up kidnappings again. So be sure to stay grounded in the concrete steps you can take to protect against ICE and know your rights. Join a community self-defense. If you don't have one, start one. More here: ICE Watch Programs Can Protect Immigrants in Your Neighborhood — Here's What to Know…

People in this episode

Host: Andrea Chalupa

Guest: Jamila Raqib

Topics covered

• dictatorship
• nonviolent resistance
• activism
• community safety
• ICE
• civil rights

Keywords

• dictatorship
• nonviolent resistance
• ICE
• activism
• community self-defense

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Albert Einstein Institute

Books & works: From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Guide to Nonviolent Resistance

Places: Texas, Tennessee

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