Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The First Signs of Tyranny, from People Who Missed Them | NYT Opinion | Reupload

Jan 25, 2025 | Exile. Imprisonment. The end of elections. We know what tyranny looks like once it’s underway. But how does it start?

In the Opinion Video above, you’ll meet people from around the world who missed the warning signs of tyranny taking root in their home countries. They can see the red flags, in retrospect. And they have a word of caution: The rule of law doesn’t break down overnight, and checks and balances don’t collapse in an instant. Tyranny takes time.



Americans are far too complacent. They are cutting Trump far too much slack. They will soon regret that. — © Mark Alexander