Slate News What Next: The House’s Gift to Trump
Dec 2, 2024
Emily Tamkin, a global affairs journalist and author, dives into the complexities of the recently passed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. She discusses the potential dangers of increased executive power, dubbing the bill a 'nonprofit killer' that could threaten civil liberties. Tamkin highlights the internal conflicts within the Democratic Party and how shifting perceptions on national security could stifle nonprofit advocacy. She warns of possible implications for dissent and the need to safeguard democratic values.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Threats to Democracy: The Nonprofit Killer Legislation
03:31 • 2min
Legislative Controls on Nonprofits and Terrorism Financing
05:07 • 4min
Bipartisan Support and Shifting Perspectives on National Security Legislation
09:23 • 2min
Debating Controversial Legislation
11:20 • 11min
Legislation and the Erosion of Civil Liberties
22:42 • 4min
The Role of Advocacy in Promoting Free Speech and Progress
27:12 • 2min
