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Written two years ago, over the controversy created by inviting Steven Bannon to "discuss fascism" at a public forum, the conclusions of this article are relevant for today, with the coup of January 6 and the pardon of Bannon by Donald Trump.
Democracy reform is the first step toward a sustainable future.
The belief that America previously had a well-functioning democracy is an illusion. The riot by supporters of President Trump, aimed at preventing the counting of electoral votes, reveals a darker side of the history of American democracy.
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat delivers a superb examination of how close the US came to fascism – and how it has propped it up before.
Fascism, fascization, and antifascism 2021. Reports and analyses, with urgent words from Noam Chomsky, Vijay Prashad and Alain Badiou.
Here is a history of fascism in Europe that may be helpful as we consider this troubled, and troubling, moment.
The acceptance of Trump’s behavior by millions of his supporters will be his vilest legacy.
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Call what is going on by its real name: treason against democracy.
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