Fascism

Trump’s Not the Only Top Republican Whose Fascism Is Showing

Trump’s Not the Only Top Republican Whose Fascism Is Showing Trump’s Not the Only Top Republican Whose Fascism Is Showing

Former Vice President Henry Wallace warned eighty years ago about the threat posed by politicians like today's GOP leaders.

Oct 31, 2024 / John Nichols

Supporters of former president Trump hold a rally on April 6, 2024, in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Is Trump Building an Army of Modern Blackshirts? Is Trump Building an Army of Modern Blackshirts?

The proliferation of pro-Trump militia groups across the country eerily echoes the rise of Hitler’s SA and Mussolini’s squadristi.

Sep 5, 2024 / Bob Dreyfuss

Lessons of a Weimar Anti-Fascist in Palestine

Lessons of a Weimar Anti-Fascist in Palestine Lessons of a Weimar Anti-Fascist in Palestine

After my father fled Nazi Germany in 1933, he witnessed a toxic new nationalism rising among Jews in Palestine—and was silenced for trying to warn of its dangers.

Sep 3, 2024 / Feature / Barry Yourgrau

New Popular Front deputy Gabriel Amard speaks at an NFP rally.

What the US Can Learn From the French Left What the US Can Learn From the French Left

The New Popular Front bloc denied the far right a victory by doing things the Democratic Party consistently fails to do.

Jul 29, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

Donald Trump participates in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Why Aren’t We Talking About Trump’s Fascism? Why Aren’t We Talking About Trump’s Fascism?

Joe Biden has created a distraction from the existential question that should define this election.

Jul 5, 2024 / Jeet Heer

The Theocratic Blueprint for Trump’s Next Term

The Theocratic Blueprint for Trump’s Next Term The Theocratic Blueprint for Trump’s Next Term

How the Christian nationalist vanguard would pursue unprecedented power over all branches of government.

Jun 6, 2024 / Feature / Chris Lehmann

A Trump-themed flag is flown by supporters across the street from Trump Tower in New York City on May 31, 2024, before former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a press conference following his felony conviction for falsifying business records.

Project 2025’s Guide to Subverting Democracy Project 2025’s Guide to Subverting Democracy

A second Trump administration could weaponize existing government agencies to dismantle democracy itself.

Jun 4, 2024 / Feature / John Nichols

Making Sense of the Fascism Debate

Making Sense of the Fascism Debate Making Sense of the Fascism Debate

A Rorschach test for understanding what is ailing American society.

Mar 19, 2024 / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

Trump and Orban

Trump and Orbán Are Kindred, Authoritarian Spirits Trump and Orbán Are Kindred, Authoritarian Spirits

The presumptive GOP presidential nominee will host a friendly dinner with the Hungarian prime minister, an unrepentant enemy of pluralist democracy.

Mar 5, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Five Strategies to Beat Back Germany’s Far Right

Five Strategies to Beat Back Germany’s Far Right Five Strategies to Beat Back Germany’s Far Right

The Alternative for Germany party is soaring in popularity, especially in the east. Now many Germans are fiercely debating how best to defeat the radical right.

Jan 30, 2024 / Paul Hockenos

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