"Totalitarianism begins in contempt for what you have. The second step is the notion: ‘Things must change—no matter how’. The third step is: ‘People must be able to change—no matter how’."
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About Anne Applebaum
Anne Applebaum is an American journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her works on Central and Eastern Europe, particularly focusing on the history of Soviet Communism and the Gulag system. She has written for various prominent publications and served as a columnist for The Washington Post. Applebaum's in-depth research and insightful analysis have earned her international recognition as an expert on totalitarian regimes and the challenges of transitioning to democracy.
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