The hottest Repression Substack posts right now

Democracy is facing challenges globally, with a recurring pattern of decline observed in capitalism, democracy, and sustainability.
Existential shocks are needed to reshape assumptions in the realms of Democracy and Sustainability.
Leaders like Putin in power for long periods exhibit authoritarian tendencies, highlighting the need to revamp democratic systems.

Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison for telling the truth, signaling harsh repression against political activists in Russia
Alexei Navalny facing new political trial, likely to receive severe sentence, highlighting increased persecution of opposition figures
Kremlin's actions targeting three audiences: Russian opposition, elite, and security state, with broader signaling of crackdown on dissent

Artistic expression can help access a full range of emotions and connect with oneself.
Emotions play a significant role in human experience, impacting how we function and thrive.
Suppression and repression of emotions can lead to inner conflicts, impacting how we express ourselves.

Ukraine's Western-backed government is cracking down on the left, criminalizing socialist parties, and imprisoning activists, using Russia's invasion as a justification.
Neo-Nazis have infiltrated Ukrainian security agencies since a 2014 US-backed coup, leading to violent repression of left-wing individuals and groups.
The Ukraine government has implemented extreme laws banning communist symbols, songs, and affiliations, and has received support from the US and EU despite violating civil liberties.

Society tends to favor binary distinctions and oppositions, which can limit understanding of complex issues.
Violence has been an intrinsic part of human existence and has been used pragmatically to achieve political objectives throughout history.
The Nazi ideology was based on rationalizing violence as a means of survival and security, a dark example of the consequences of extreme nationalist and exclusionary policies.

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