All articles tagged with #democratic norms
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
President Trump is using the government shutdown as an opportunity to consolidate power, weaken institutions, and push a broader agenda of unchecked executive authority, including targeting Democratic-leaning states and institutions, while escalating efforts to diminish the independence of government agencies and other democratic norms.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
Senator Alex Padilla was forcefully removed from a Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles, an incident that has heightened fears among Democrats about Trump's authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic norms, especially in a city with significant Democratic leadership and amid aggressive immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo
The 85th Peabody Awards highlighted concerns over threats to democracy, media funding, and social justice, with notable speeches from Lorne Michaels of SNL and investigative reporters emphasizing the power of media to inspire change and uphold democratic values.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Former President Donald Trump's comment during a town hall with Sean Hannity, where he suggested he would not abuse his power in a second term, "except for Day One," has raised concerns about his second-term agenda and its potential challenges to democratic norms and constitutional limits on presidential power. Constitutional law experts discuss which aspects of his agenda may clash with norms and the Constitution, and which parts may simply be objectionable to partisans.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A second term for Donald Trump could potentially be more radical than his first, as his policy operation has become more sophisticated and the buffers to check his authoritarian impulses are weaker. Trump's extreme policy plans, such as withdrawing from NATO, using the military on domestic soil, and purging undocumented immigrants, would have a greater chance of becoming reality. The Republican party has become more inured to Trump's willingness to cross lines, and key congressional Republicans who occasionally criticized him or opposed his proposals have either retired or lost their seats. Additionally, Trump's staffing efforts and the development of a well-funded outside infrastructure would further support his more extreme agenda.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Ahead of Argentina's crucial presidential runoff, far-right populist Javier Milei and his supporters have echoed the tactics of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro by spreading conspiracy theories about election fraud. Milei's campaign has alleged without evidence that the first round of voting was rigged and has filed a petition accusing members of the military police of fraud. Experts believe that while Milei may refuse to accept a narrow defeat, he lacks the support and surprise element to forcefully overturn the election result. However, concerns remain about the erosion of democratic norms and the ultra-conservative views of Milei and his running mate, Victoria Villarruel, who have questioned the crimes of Argentina's dictatorship and advocated for "tyranny" as a solution to the country's crisis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Axios
Nashville's Metro Council voted unanimously to send Democratic lawmaker Justin Jones back to his old seat in the Tennessee House, just four days after he was expelled by House Republicans for participating in a gun control protest. Nashville Mayor John Cooper and President Biden had criticized the expulsion, saying it subverted the will of the voters who elected him. Jones has become a national figure at the center of debates over gun violence, racial bias, and democratic norms.