totalitarianism

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In a sense, these are true reactionaries, whereas totalitarianism tends to have a revolutionary element.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Shore, who researches totalitarianism in Eastern Europe, said that she had felt similarly but had made her decision in December or January.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

Dr Alexandra Stein, a social psychologist and author who specialises in cults and totalitarianism, says it is typical "cult-speak".

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

Last year the Booker Prize was awarded to Ireland's Paul Lynch for Prophet Song, a dystopian vision of Ireland in the grips of totalitarianism.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

I profoundly believe that the future of our world is not to be found in authoritarianism: that wears the mask of order, or totalitarianism that wears the mask of justice.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy