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+0.47 How to Stop a Dictator (www.vox.com)
3 points by only_in_america 6 hours ago | 0 comments on HN | Moderate positive Editorial · vv3.4 · 2026-02-24
Article Heatmap
Preamble: +0.66 — Preamble P Article 1: +0.55 — Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood 1 Article 2: +0.57 — Non-Discrimination 2 Article 3: +0.62 — Life, Liberty, Security 3 Article 4: +0.05 — No Slavery 4 Article 5: +0.08 — No Torture 5 Article 6: +0.28 — Legal Personhood 6 Article 7: +0.55 — Equality Before Law 7 Article 8: +0.58 — Right to Remedy 8 Article 9: +0.10 — No Arbitrary Detention 9 Article 10: +0.52 — Fair Hearing 10 Article 11: +0.08 — Presumption of Innocence 11 Article 12: +0.12 — Privacy 12 Article 13: +0.15 — Freedom of Movement 13 Article 14: +0.15 — Asylum 14 Article 15: +0.26 — Nationality 15 Article 16: +0.10 — Marriage & Family 16 Article 17: +0.31 — Property 17 Article 18: +0.25 — Freedom of Thought 18 Article 19: +0.66 — Freedom of Expression 19 Article 20: +0.62 — Assembly & Association 20 Article 21: +0.69 — Political Participation 21 Article 22: +0.51 — Social Security 22 Article 23: +0.45 — Work & Equal Pay 23 Article 24: +0.40 — Rest & Leisure 24 Article 25: +0.45 — Standard of Living 25 Article 26: +0.49 — Education 26 Article 27: +0.43 — Cultural Participation 27 Article 28: +0.64 — Social & International Order 28 Article 29: +0.53 — Duties to Community 29 Article 30: +0.58 — No Destruction of Rights 30
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean +0.47 Unweighted Mean +0.40
Max +0.69 Article 21 Min +0.05 Article 4
Signal 31 No Data 0
Confidence 47% Volatility 0.21 (Medium)
Negative 0 Channels E: 0.6 S: 0.4
SETL +0.41 Editorial-dominant
Evidence: High: 6 Medium: 9 Low: 16 No Data: 0
Theme Radar
Foundation Security Legal Privacy & Movement Personal Expression Economic & Social Cultural Order & Duties Foundation: 0.59 (3 articles) Security: 0.25 (3 articles) Legal: 0.35 (6 articles) Privacy & Movement: 0.17 (4 articles) Personal: 0.22 (3 articles) Expression: 0.66 (3 articles) Economic & Social: 0.45 (4 articles) Cultural: 0.46 (2 articles) Order & Duties: 0.58 (3 articles)
Domain Context Profile
Element Modifier Affects Note
Privacy
Privacy policy not examined on-domain for this URL.
Terms of Service
Terms of service not examined on-domain for this URL.
Accessibility +0.05
Article 2 Article 19
Standard web accessibility features present; paywall model restricts access to full content (isAccessibleForFree=false), creating mild structural barrier to information access.
Mission +0.10
Article 19 Article 20
Vox's editorial mission emphasizes explanation and public understanding; this article aligns with that purpose through investigative research on democratic resilience.
Editorial Code +0.08
Article 19
Editorial byline and methodology transparency (author named, fellowship affiliation disclosed) support credibility and editorial accountability.
Ownership
Vox ownership structure (Vox Media) not examined on-domain for this URL.
Access Model -0.08
Article 19
Paywall model restricts information access; structured data indicates isAccessibleForFree=false, creating barrier to universality of discourse.
Ad/Tracking
Ad and tracking practices not examined on-domain for this URL.
Score Breakdown
+0.66
Preamble Preamble
High A:Democracy as fundamental right F:Authoritarianism as existential threat P:Citizen mobilization as protective mechanism
Editorial
+0.75
Structural
+0.40
SETL
+0.51
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Article advocates explicitly for democratic survival and resistance to authoritarian consolidation. Editorial framing positions democracy as core human aspiration. Structural access limitations moderate score.

+0.55
Article 1 Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium A:Equal dignity and freedom F:Democratic systems preserve inherent human equality
Editorial
+0.65
Structural
+0.30
SETL
+0.48
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Article emphasizes equal political participation and resistance across social groups; implicit affirmation of equal dignity. Paywall restricts reach.

+0.57
Article 2 Non-Discrimination
Medium A:Non-discrimination in political participation F:Democracy requires inclusivity
Editorial
+0.70
Structural
+0.25
SETL
+0.56
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Case studies (Brazil, South Korea, Poland) emphasize broad-based resistance across class, ideology, and demographic lines. Access barrier noted.

+0.62
Article 3 Life, Liberty, Security
High A:Right to security from authoritarian threats F:Governments must not dismantle democratic protections
Editorial
+0.72
Structural
+0.35
SETL
+0.52
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Central thesis: democratic survival depends on recognizing and resisting threats to security and liberty. Article documents cases where recognition prevented authoritarian consolidation.

+0.05
Article 4 No Slavery
Low
Editorial
+0.05
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No direct discussion of slavery or servitude. Minimal relevance.

+0.08
Article 5 No Torture
Low
Editorial
+0.08
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Oblique reference to torture (Brazilian dictatorship history); no direct treatment of torture prohibition.

+0.28
Article 6 Legal Personhood
Low F:Democratic systems protect right to be recognized as person
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
+0.20
SETL
+0.17
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Implicit: democratic systems recognize citizens as agents; authoritarian systems negate personhood. Limited direct treatment.

+0.55
Article 7 Equality Before Law
Medium A:Equality before law F:Courts as protectors of equal treatment
Editorial
+0.65
Structural
+0.25
SETL
+0.51
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Brazilian Supreme Court's aggressive defense of constitutional order exemplifies protection of equal application of law. Paywall limits reach.

+0.58
Article 8 Right to Remedy
Medium A:Effective remedy against rights violations F:Democratic institutions must be accessible
Editorial
+0.68
Structural
+0.30
SETL
+0.51
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Brazilian and Korean court systems provided effective remedies against authoritarian threats; article documents institutional responsiveness.

+0.10
Article 9 No Arbitrary Detention
Low
Editorial
+0.10
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No discussion of arbitrary arrest or detention procedures.

+0.52
Article 10 Fair Hearing
Medium A:Fair and public hearing F:Independent judiciary essential to democracy
Editorial
+0.62
Structural
+0.28
SETL
+0.46
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Article highlights role of independent courts (Brazil's Supreme Court, Korean legislature) in fair adjudication of political crises.

+0.08
Article 11 Presumption of Innocence
Low
Editorial
+0.08
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No discussion of criminal procedure or presumption of innocence in primary text.

+0.12
Article 12 Privacy
Low
Editorial
+0.12
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No direct treatment of privacy or interference with correspondence.

+0.15
Article 13 Freedom of Movement
Low
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No substantive discussion of freedom of movement or residence.

+0.15
Article 14 Asylum
Low
Editorial
+0.18
Structural
+0.10
SETL
+0.12
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Minimal discussion of asylum or refuge; not primary focus.

+0.26
Article 15 Nationality
Low F:Nationality as foundational right
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Case studies implicitly affirm state sovereignty and national democratic self-determination; limited direct treatment.

+0.10
Article 16 Marriage & Family
Low
Editorial
+0.10
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No discussion of marriage, family, or family equality.

+0.31
Article 17 Property
Low A:Protection of property rights F:Authoritarians threaten property security
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.20
SETL
+0.23
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Implicit: authoritarian consolidation threatens economic security; not explicitly addressed.

+0.25
Article 18 Freedom of Thought
Low A:Freedom of conscience F:Authoritarian regimes suppress ideological diversity
Editorial
+0.28
Structural
+0.15
SETL
+0.19
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Bolsonaro's attacks on LGBTQ+ acceptance hint at conscience suppression; minimal explicit treatment.

+0.66
Article 19 Freedom of Expression
High A:Freedom of opinion and expression essential to democracy F:Authoritarians suppress information flow P:Press and civil society as democratic defenders
Editorial
+0.78
Structural
+0.35
SETL
+0.58
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Article emphasizes role of press coverage and civil discourse in recognizing and resisting authoritarian threats. Vox's own publication of this investigative work exemplifies Article 19 defense.

+0.62
Article 20 Assembly & Association
High A:Freedom of assembly and association F:Mass movements protect democracy P:Protest as effective resistance
Editorial
+0.72
Structural
+0.32
SETL
+0.54
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Article documents 40,000+ protests in US, mass mobilization in Brazil and South Korea, and citizens physically blocking military vehicles. Central to resilience narrative.

+0.69
Article 21 Political Participation
High A:Right to participate in government F:Democracy requires broad participation C:Elections as authoritarian vulnerability
Editorial
+0.75
Structural
+0.42
SETL
+0.50
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Central argument: democratic participation and electoral processes are both rights and mechanisms for defeating authoritarians. Multiple case studies highlight election outcomes.

+0.51
Article 22 Social Security
Medium A:Social protection and welfare F:Democracy provides material security
Editorial
+0.58
Structural
+0.28
SETL
+0.42
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Implicit: authoritarian regimes threaten economic security and social services. Limited explicit treatment of economic and social rights.

+0.45
Article 23 Work & Equal Pay
Low A:Right to work F:Democratic systems protect labor
Editorial
+0.52
Structural
+0.25
SETL
+0.37
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Tesla Takedown movement mentioned as form of resistance; minimal direct treatment of labor rights.

+0.40
Article 24 Rest & Leisure
Low A:Right to rest and leisure
Editorial
+0.48
Structural
+0.22
SETL
+0.35
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

No substantive discussion of rest, leisure, or reasonable working hours.

+0.45
Article 25 Standard of Living
Low F:Democracy provides material security foundation
Editorial
+0.52
Structural
+0.26
SETL
+0.37
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Implicit: authoritarian regimes undermine standard of living. Limited direct treatment.

+0.49
Article 26 Education
Medium A:Right to education F:Educated public essential to democratic resilience
Editorial
+0.55
Structural
+0.30
SETL
+0.37
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Article notes 'civic awareness' as factor in Korean resilience; researcher cited from academic institutions. Education's role in democracy implied.

+0.43
Article 27 Cultural Participation
Low A:Participation in cultural life
Editorial
+0.50
Structural
+0.24
SETL
+0.36
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Minimal discussion of cultural participation; not primary focus.

+0.64
Article 28 Social & International Order
Medium A:Social and international order enabling rights F:Democratic global order as protective
Editorial
+0.72
Structural
+0.38
SETL
+0.49
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Article emphasizes comparative study of democracies and international community response as protective factors; implies need for global democratic order.

+0.53
Article 29 Duties to Community
Medium A:Balance of rights and responsibilities F:Democracy requires civic responsibility
Editorial
+0.60
Structural
+0.30
SETL
+0.42
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Emphasis on citizen mobilization and institutional actors' responsibilities to defend democracy; rights-responsibility balance implicit.

+0.58
Article 30 No Destruction of Rights
High A:Rights cannot be used to destroy rights F:Authoritarian movements as threat to rights architecture
Editorial
+0.68
Structural
+0.32
SETL
+0.49
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND

Central thesis: authoritarian projects aim to dismantle democratic protections; resistance preserves universal rights framework. Directly addresses preventing rights destruction.

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