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How the war on terror primed America for autocracy
The article argues that the post-9/11 'war on terror' created conditions in the U.S. that contributed to the events of January 6th. Author Rosa Brooks connects the expansion of executive power and security measures after 9/11 to a broader erosion of democratic norms.
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