What is Authoritarianism? w/ Tianna Mays of Democracy Defenders Action
About this episode
The episode discusses the nature of authoritarianism and its implications for American democracy, featuring insights from Tianna Mays of Democracy Defenders Action.
Americans are scared about what they are witnessing. To try and make sense of what’s happening and how to resist, many are drawing comparisons to European authoritarianism. It might feel more comfortable to look overseas, but that is short-sighted. America’s vulnerability lies in its unresolved. Let's talk about Authoritarianism. Find out more about Democracy Defenders Action here: https://www.democracydefendersaction.org Democracy Defenders Action (501c4) is leading the battle to safeguard American democracy and protect against the rising threat of autocracy. They work with a diverse coalition of pro-democracy partners to uphold the rule of law, fight government corruption, and defend the Constitution against abusive and authoritarian overreach. DDA works in courts and in public opinion to defend the rule of law, fight corruption, and protect voting rights across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Andre White
Guest: Tianna Mays
Topics covered
- authoritarianism
- democracy
- government corruption
- voting rights
- American society
Keywords
- authoritarianism
- democracy
- government corruption
- voting rights
- American society
- resistance
- rule of law
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Democracy Defenders Action
Places: America, Europe
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