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Dictatorship

Cuba

The Fracturing of Communist Cuba's Propaganda Machine

"When I started my blog," says journalist Yoani Sánchez, "it was like an exorcism of something that was inside of me."

Jim Epstein | 1.6.2021 1:10 PM

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Belarus Rises Up

Citizens packed the streets to demand that President Alexander Lukashenko step down.

Reason Staff | 10.8.2020 6:00 AM

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History

Gun Control Puts Your Life at Risk

In the 20th century, far more people were murdered by genocidal governments than by armed criminals.

David B. Kopel | 9.22.2020 6:00 AM

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Thailand

10,000 Gather In Bangkok to Protest Thailand's Monarchy

Increasing tensions between the military-backed ruling class and the student-led democracy movement have prompted massive rallies in the capital.

Max Dunat | 8.21.2020 11:35 AM

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Belarus

Deadly Protests in Belarus Follow Disputed Reelection of 'Europe's Last Dictator'

Cops demonstrated their commitment to free and fair elections by firing rubber bullets and water cannons at protesters.

Max Dunat | 8.12.2020 12:35 PM

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United Nations

U.N. Elects Venezuela to Human Rights Council

The council's design all but ensures absurdities like this.

Christian Britschgi | 10.18.2019 4:05 PM

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Jeff Flake

Jeff Flake: America 'By No Means Immune' to Authoritarianism

"The road to democracy is not irreversible-not in Moscow, not in America, not anywhere."

Joe Setyon | 12.13.2018 12:17 PM

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Egypt

Egyptian Dissident Cynthia Farahat: The Middle East Is Hungry for Free Markets and Free Speech

She started the first secular, pro-market party in Egypt. Then the government sent the secret police after her.

Justin Monticello | 11.8.2017 3:48 PM

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Venezuela

Venezuela: At the Edge of a Deeper Chasm

Nicolas Maduro's brand of socialism has brought poverty, hunger, and death.

Maria Toledo | 8.16.2017 5:00 AM

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Venezuela

What Caused Venezuela's Tragic Collapse? Socialism.

A vital lesson, as we confront calls for more regulation and government control in all aspects of our lives.

Nick Gillespie and Todd Krainin | 8.10.2017 3:30 PM

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Freedom

Freedom Continues Its Decade-Long Retreat Around the Globe

Populists and autocrats are the rising dual threats to liberty says new Freedom House report

Ronald Bailey | 1.31.2017 3:30 PM

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Cuba

5 Terrible Responses to Fidel Castro's Death From World Leaders

Politicians and tyrants alike heap praise on the despot who ruled over an island prison nation.

Anthony Fisher | 11.26.2016 12:48 PM

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Donald Trump

Thomas Friedman, Admirer of Dictators, Slams Trump for Admiring Dictators

The New York Times columnist, who calls the Republican nominee's praise of autocratic strength "idiotic," is guilty of the same idiocy.

Jacob Sullum | 9.15.2016 6:30 AM

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Donald Trump

Republican Senator Says He Absolutely Will NOT Vote Trump for President

Ben Sasse from Nebraska will NOT vote Clinton either - looks for third party candidate

Ronald Bailey | 2.29.2016 8:15 PM

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North Korea

In Order to Live: Yeonmi Park's North Korean Defector Story

Yeonmi Park escaped from North Korea. But will her story survive scrutiny?

Todd Krainin | 11.13.2015 12:15 PM

Dictatorship

Baby Doc Is Dead

Long live...?

Reason Staff | 10.4.2014 4:45 PM

North Korea

Kim Jong Il Unmasked: Michael Malice's Unauthorized Autobiography of North Korea's Supreme Leader

Jim Epstein | 3.30.2014 9:30 AM

North Korea

Kim Jong Il Unmasked: Michael Malice's Unauthorized Autobiography of North Korea's Supreme Leader

An event at NYC's Museum of Sex

Jim Epstein | 3.28.2014 10:01 AM

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European Union

Nick Gillespie Discusses NSA Spying on EU, J-Lo, and Ex-Vegan Shaming on Red Eye

Nick Gillespie | 7.2.2013 2:30 PM

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Communism

Confronting Stalin's Legacy, 60 Years After His Death

Memory of dictator still positive in Russia and the west

Cathy Young | 3.17.2013 8:00 AM

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North Korea

Dennis Rodman Goes to North Korea

Another U.S. dupe falls for a dictator.

A. Barton Hinkle | 3.6.2013 12:00 PM

Germany

Adolf Hitler Rose to Power 80 Years Ago Today: A Cautionary Tale for Democracy

"Freedom doesn't preserve itself all alone," Germany's current chancellor Angela Merkel said

Ed Krayewski | 1.30.2013 8:04 PM

North Korea

Rumor Has it Kim Jong-Il Died Mid-Hissyfit

Reportedly had heart attack reacting to news that major dam project had sprung a leak

Reason Staff | 12.31.2012 5:37 PM

Arab Spring

Egypt's President Morsy Seizes Unilateral Power

Not such a good sign, non-dictatorship-wise

Reason Staff | 11.22.2012 9:11 PM

Sanctions

Lukashenko Doesn't Want Lenin and Stalin Demonized

Comments come day after new sanctions were imposed by the EU

Reason Staff | 10.16.2012 11:48 AM

Hugo Chavez

(One) Exit Poll Shows Hugo Chávez Losing [Update: Poll is Wrong. Chávez Wins]

Tim Cavanaugh | 10.7.2012 8:56 PM

Hugo Chavez

What Has Hugo Chávez Done for Venezuela Lately?

The Venezuelan strongman has been annoying for our country, and a lot worse for his own.

Stephanie Rugolo | 10.7.2012 10:00 AM

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin Lives Like a Czar

Twenty palaces, 58 aircraft and hot-and-cold running cruelty in the can

Reason Staff | 8.29.2012 11:56 AM

North Korea

Ri Sol-ju Wins Out As Kim Jung-un's "Excellent Horse-like Lady"

Ed Krayewski | 7.25.2012 12:18 PM

Dictatorship

Invisible Children, Invisible Finances? Kony 2012 Creators Stonewall Critics

Nick Sibilla | 3.13.2012 3:58 PM

Economics

Great Successor Praised; Light Bulb Blaze; Economy Razed, and more: PM Links

Tim Cavanaugh | 12.19.2011 4:30 PM

Foreign Policy

Gaddafi Snuff Footage

Tim Cavanaugh | 10.20.2011 3:30 PM

Censorship

Did China Kill Super Girl Over Voting? Does It Matter?

Tim Cavanaugh | 9.29.2011 5:10 PM

Dictatorship

The Political Economy of the End of Tyranny

Will the recent uprisings succeed?

Ronald Bailey | 3.1.2011 6:00 PM

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