The Danger of Blind Obedience & Compliance: A Call for Civic Engagement

A protester holds a sign that reads "RULE OF LAW" in front of the U.S. Capitol during the 50501 protest in Washington, D.C., on February 17, 2025. Another protester walks past, wrapped in a scarf, highlighting the diverse group of demonstrators at the event. Photo by Chance Clark.

History has shown that authoritarianism doesn’t arrive in a single moment—it creeps in slowly, disguised as security, efficiency, and patriotism. In 2025, we are witnessing dangerous shifts in governance that demand vigilance. How does blind obedience enable such shifts? And what can we do to resist? The Modern Political Climate: 2025 and Beyond Recent political […]