Suppression of Dissent: A Global Overview

This chapter critically examines the suppression of left-wing movements in Canada, the UK, the US, and beyond, focusing on government tactics against indigenous and environmental activists. It highlights the parallels in state oppression, including surveillance and vague anti-terrorism laws, while discussing the impact on civil liberties and the criminalization of dissent. Anecdotes and cultural commentary enrich the conversation, revealing a troubling trend of increasing authoritarianism and violence against political activists worldwide.