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The political left has an urgent and rising problem with authoritarianism. An alarmingly high percentage of self-identified progressives are punitive, bullying, and intolerant of disagreement - and the problem is getting worse. As social psychologist Luke Conway demonstrates, it' s not just right-wing extremists who long for an authority figure to crush their enemies, silence opponents, and restore order; it' s also those who preach " be kind" and celebrate their " inclusivity." A persistent proportion of left-wingers demonstrate authoritarian tendencies, and they' re becoming more emboldened as they gain cultural and political power. On a range of scientific and social issues, they are increasingly advocating censorship over free debate, disregarding the rule of law, and dehumanizing their opponents.