Surviving and resisting America’s arc toward authoritarianism, illustrated

Timothy Snyder’s New York Times bestseller On Tyranny is the book we wish we didn’t need to read. In it he examines some of the darkest moments of twentieth-century history, from Nazism to Communism, to distill twenty lessons on resisting modern-day authoritarianism.

Timothy Snyder’s New York Times bestseller On Tyranny is the book we wish we didn’t need to read. In it he examines some of the darkest moments of twentieth-century history, from Nazism to Communism, to distill twenty lessons on resisting modern-day authoritarianism.

Written in 2017, the book is concise and direct, a tone that intensifies the urgency of its warnings. So, I was relieved to learn that Nora Krug—a German-American illustrator, author, and professor known for her deeply personal and historically reflective works—had created an illustrated edition.

Somehow, lessons like “Beware the one-party state” feel more accessible and engaging when paired with witty, warm illustrations and hand-drawn typography.

WEBPAGE: On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century (graphic edition)

Surviving and resisting America’s arc toward authoritarianism, illustrated

Nonviolent civil resistance is not just morally preferable—it is strategically superior for securing freedom and sustaining democracy.

National ideals can still be organized and renewed, one neighborhood at a time.

"This crisis is not about election cycles. It’s about historical tides."

Kindness is a courageous act that expresses your values even when others do not.