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If the president-elect makes good on his promises — including using the military for mass deportations of immigrants — we may all witness scenes that look uncomfortably like those from the authoritarian regimes these Philadelphia residents remember, writes columnist Helen Ubiñas.

These Philadelphians lived under authoritarian rule. As Trump takes power, their stories should serve as cautionary tales.

It's easy to believe that losing democracy couldn't happen here, but in speaking with nearly a dozen immigrants who have lived under dictatorships, the signs are there.

Colman Domingo arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Opinion

The New York Times confirmed what always we knew, Colman Domingo crushes the fashion game

This head-to-toe Mocha Mousse look by Rick Owens is available at Joan Shepp. It is not only the color of espresso martinis, hot chocolate, and rich wood, it's the nude for women of color.

Opinion

The 2025 Pantone Color of the Year is the same shade as espresso martinis, cozy cashmere, lingering autumn leaves, and, well, me.

The 2024 Mercedes Benz GLB is the more sedate version of the AMG-enhanced small SUV.

Opinion

2025 AMG GLB35: Whole lotta fun with some minor drawbacks

West Philadelphia's Jabari Banks stars as Will Smith in Peacock's "Bel-Air."

Opinion

These Philadelphians lived under authoritarian rule. As Trump takes power, their stories should serve as cautionary tales.

The New York Times confirmed what always we knew, Colman Domingo crushes the fashion game

The 2025 Pantone Color of the Year is the same shade as espresso martinis, cozy cashmere, lingering autumn leaves, and, well, me.

2025 AMG GLB35: Whole lotta fun with some minor drawbacks

The fourth season of Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air’ will be its last