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Accused of Dictatorial Ambitions, Trump Doubles Down on Authoritarianism
His understanding of effective leadership and policing should repel anyone who cares about civil liberties and the rule of law.
'I Owe Freedom My Life': Jimmy Lai Is Imprisoned for Criticizing the Chinese Government
Lai's media company covered the Communist government's abuses when other Hong Kong media wouldn't.
We Are All the Children of Tiananmen's Tank Man
Thirty-one years ago, an unidentified man held off Chinese military tanks in Tiananmen Square. Protesters facing down state violence today have big shoes to fill.
The Unfulfilled Promise of Tiananmen Square
The heroism of the still-unidentified "Tank Man" helped destroy authoritarian rule in so many countries, but not his own.
9 Reasons Why Libertarians Should Be Worried By Donald Trump
The new president has repeatedly vowed to make America less open, less free, and more burdened by an expansive federal government.
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.
Trump's Threat Against The Washington Post Is Yet Another Reminder That He is a Bully and an Authoritarian
Trump's lack of respect for freedom of speech is deeply worrying.
China Points to Donald Trump as an Example of Democracy
But he'd be a better fit for an autocracy
Rand Paul and Mike Huckabee Appear in Anti-Gay (and anti-Muslim/anti-Trans) Documentary
Presidential candidates and sitting Congressmen are featured in a film which commands Christian soldiers to fight.
On Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre, Hong Kong's Occupy Protesters Fight Their Own Fight
The Umbrella Movement is focused on its own struggle, not mainland China's.
How Do You Smuggle a Whole Library of Banned Books? In Your Pants!
When a whole library fits on a thumb drive, the job of a censor just sucks
At Least One Killed By Blasts at Chinese Communist Provincial HQ
No motive provided by police or state media
China Removes Military Chief Following Tiananmen Incident
Deadly crash blamed on Islamic militants
China Calls Labels Tiananmen Crash "Terrorist Attack," Announces Five Arrests
Police also say they've identified the perpetrators, who died
China Investigating Terror Link in Tiananmen Crash
Name two suspects from majority Muslim western region, Chinese president was at square during crash
China Censors Searches about Tiananmen Square Protests on Anniversary
Including use of the word "today"
Chinese Activists Urging People To Wear Black To Mark Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Protest
Protests are banned in mainland China
Journalist Keeps the Camera Rolling After Being Detained in China
Was reporting on China's new leadership
Is China Becoming Less Authoritarian?
Thanks to capitalism, the sphere of personal autonomy in China is now vastly larger than it was in the dark days of Mao Zedong.
Enforcers with Fire Extinguishers
Planning to set yourself on fire? The Chinese government is ready.
Chinese Communists No Longer Put Much Stock in Communism
China has gone from Mao to 'money worship.'
