Staff / TruthdigNov 19, 2018
The "Last Week Tonight" host analyzes three traits shared by authoritarian leaders to try to understand their appeal to voters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Brian Mier / Brasil WireNov 4, 2018
Why did Brazil elect a neofascist? Western media blames Brazilians' fear of rising violence and corruption, but there are gaping holes in this argument. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Alan MacLeod / FAIRNov 1, 2018
Forbes giddily reports on "Bolsonaro fever," while The Wall Street Journal endorses the far-right politician as a "reformer." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Jacob Sugarman / TruthdigOct 29, 2018
Liberals have chosen neofascism over mild social democracy. They simply can't be trusted, writes Alex Hocchuli in The Baffler. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jake Johnson / Common DreamsOct 29, 2018
Corporate interests have already made it clear that they see Jair Bolsonaro's victory as a massive investment opportunity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
SARAH DiLORENZO, PETER PRENGAMAN and MAURICIO SAVARESE / The Associated PressOct 28, 2018
Voters, embracing a chance for radical change after years of turmoil, look past warnings that the congressman may erode democracy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Luísa Abbott Galvão / Inequality.orgOct 22, 2018
The candidate has drawn comparisons to Rodrigo Duterte, but that hasn't stopped big business from throwing its support behind his campaign. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Lu Sudré / Brasil WireOct 19, 2018
A new report reveals the far-right presidential candidate has benefited from a multimillion-dollar misinformation campaign on WhatsApp. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Marcelo Zero / Brasil WireOct 9, 2018
A coordinated disinformation campaign has been underway for months. Progressive forces must unite to counter its corrosive influence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
SARAH DILORENZO and PETER PRENGAMAN / The Associated PressOct 8, 2018
Above all, both have exploited the fears of those afraid of losing their place in an increasingly diverse and inclusive society. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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