Democracy scholars say Trump is having way more success than expected in becoming America’s dictator. One reason: Too many Americans—including some Democrats in Congress—are far too complacent about it.

The president has some disturbing thoughts about what the American people really want.

On the military in a fascist America

On the law in a fascist America

On politics and government in a fascist America

Donald Trump’s backers are saying the quiet part out loud now.

Chicago economists had free rein in Chile. The country is still recovering.

The similarities between Trump and strongmen from Mussolini to Bolsonaro are impossible to ignore.

Fernando Haddad wasn't made for mass politics. But his opponent, Jair Bolsonaro, openly praises the days of military dictatorship.

Spain's transition out of fascism occurred within living memory. And it meant ignoring the dead.