Ideological Alignment Pushing America Toward Totalitarianism, Experts Warn

Concerns over the nexus of big tech, big media, and big government

The American flag blows in the wind outside the Supreme Court building on Sept. 18, 2020. Alex Brandon/AP Photo

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The formation of a totalitarian state is just about complete in America as the most powerful public and private sector actors unify behind the idea that actions to stamp out dissent can be justified, according to several experts on modern totalitarian ideologies.