Zimbabwe becomes the latest unfree country to prohibit criticism of ruling potentates, the head honcho’s political apparatus, the nation’s government, and its repressive tactics. This week, following the infamous lead of such uncompromising autocracies as Cambodia, China, Egypt, Eritrea, Iran, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Russia, Senegal, Tunisia, Turkey, Venezuela, and Vietnam, Zimbabwe’s controlled parliament passed a Criminal Code Law Amendment Act, known as the Patriotic Bill. In addition to banning critiques of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his associates, it also criminalizes anything that anyone says that harms “the country’s positive image and integrity or reputation.” Communication with foreigners is illegal when Zimbabwe could be disparaged.