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President Donald Trump takes questions at Coronavirus update briefing, 3/14/20. Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead. Public Domain.

The Authoritarian Repercussions of Coronavirus

March 28, 2020

Around the world, Coronavirus has led to an increase in government surveillance, crackdowns on journalism, restrictions on movement and less restrictions on legislature. There is no doubt that they infringe upon civil liberties and may remain in effect long after the spread of the virus has calmed down.

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Tags COVID-19, Coronavirus, authoritarianism, security, state of emergency, biological warfare, America, China, Hungary, surveillance state, journalism, government
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