A cult of death — Former Soviet dissident on #Russia and authoritarianism’s global rise
In an #authoritarian society, it’s free thinkers who are targeted by those in power
- A book
- A social media post
- A private conversation
Anything can be used against those who refuse to conform in a country ruled by #intimidation, #lies, and outright #violence. This is why, in a world where #authoritarianism appears to be on the rise, a #FreePress is more important than ever.
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Few understand this reality better than Igor #Pomerantsev, a veteran radio broadcaster, poet, and former #Soviet dissident
He has witnessed firsthand how #authoritarian #regimes attempt to control narratives and silence #dissent.
#Trump #WarCrimes #Orwellian #dictator
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In an authoritarian society, it’s free thinkers who are targeted by those in power. A book, a social media post, a private conversation — anything can be used against those who refuse to conform in a country ruled by intimidation, lies, and outright violence. This is why, in a world where authoritarianism appears to be on the rise, a free press is more important than ever. Few understand this reality better than Igor Pomerantsev, a veteran radio broadcaster, poet, and former Soviet dissident. H
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