The Authoritarians
Patrick SymmesThe Authoritarianism Project is a weekly newsletter on anti-democratic movements in the US and overseas, and part of my open-source research for a forthcoming book, tentatively titled "Deathsquad Democracy."
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 180 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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Decay, Inside & Out
Havana is one of the world’s most mysterious and grand cities, but in 35 years I have never seen it brought so low. Garbage is piled everywhere, Che Guevara is defaced, and corrupt leaders enrich themselves.
Midnight in Havana
Six months into an oil embargo and getting around Havana isn’t easy. I took a lot of tricycle rides and filmed what much of downtown Havana looks like, day and night. Here’s installment one.
The Cuban Collapse
I have returned from Cuba with my brain, stomach, and heart scrambled. The overwhelming rush of 12 nights in desperate, darkened Havana occupies me like a fever. I have seen and learned, weeped and raged, and heard things I never expected i...
Cuba Bound
I’m off to Cuba. I managed to cobble together a few assignments, including an opinion piece and something for Harpers. I’ll be in Cuba for 12 days (including my birthday!).
Watch this space for posting, although it won’t be easy while I a...
American Pravda
I’ve often been fascinated by the psychology of the follower. Authoritarian movements depend on a large pool of willing followers. Psychology is crucial for understanding that dynamic. The love of certainty and the feeling of belonging to a...
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Author Chasing Che, The Day Fidel Died, globetrotter for NYT, Harper's, GQ, Outside. Cubaholic, motorcyclist.
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