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One of the beginnings of human emancipation is the ability to laugh at authority. ~ Hitchens

INTERVIEW: “Days of Revolt: All Life is Sacred” / Chris Hedges and Gary Francione ☮

Posted on 01.20.2016 by AlwaysQuestionAuthority

In this episode of Days of Revolt, host Chris Hedges sits down with legal scholar, animal rights activist and longtime vegan, Gary Francione. Francione begins by unpacking criticisms of the vegan movement, specifically addressing the structures of power that control the means of food production and access. He defends veganism from a moral standpoint, and explains how violence against animals is merely one form of violence inflicted by humans.

AUTHORITARIANISM: “The One Weird Trait That Predicts Whether You’re a Trump Supporter” Politico / Matthew MacWilliams ☮

Posted on 01.20.2016 by AlwaysQuestionAuthority

If I asked you what most defines Donald Trump supporters, what would you say? They’re white? They’re poor? They’re uneducated?

You’d be wrong.

In fact, I’ve found a single statistically significant variable predicts whether a voter supports Trump—and it’s not race, income or education levels: It’s authoritarianism.

That’s right, Trump’s electoral strength—and his staying power—have been buoyed, above all, by Americans with authoritarian inclinations. And because of the prevalence of authoritarians in the American electorate, among Democrats as well as Republicans, it’s very possible that Trump’s fan base will continue to grow.

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