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Right-wing politics

Alliance Between Far Right and Silicon Valley Gives Rise to "End Times Fascism"

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US politics

Against The Day | Defector

Right-wing politics

Alliance Between Far Right and Silicon Valley Gives Rise to "End Times Fascism"

fromDefector

more#political-instability

US politics

Against The Day | Defector

#immigration

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US politics

Why Did Donald Trump Free Someone He Purports To Be a Dangerous Terrorist? - emptywheel

Black Lives Matter

An Urgent Message From the Streets of Los Angeles

fromemptywheel

US politics

Why Did Donald Trump Free Someone He Purports To Be a Dangerous Terrorist? - emptywheel

Black Lives Matter

An Urgent Message From the Streets of Los Angeles

Europe news

At Lake Como, Monuments to a Brutal Regime Draw Tourists and Defenders

History

Italo-Ethiopian Wars

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Europe news

At Lake Como, Monuments to a Brutal Regime Draw Tourists and Defenders

History

Italo-Ethiopian Wars

more#mussolini

#political-commentary

US news

So Performative': Yale Professors Brutally Mocked for Self-Deporting From U.S. Over Fascism' Fears

NYC politics

This is not comedy! Pay attention': from Cabaret to Trump rallies, why does audience laughter feel so sinister?

from48 hills

Berlin music

Drama Masks: No time to be nice - 48 hills

US news

So Performative': Yale Professors Brutally Mocked for Self-Deporting From U.S. Over Fascism' Fears

NYC politics

This is not comedy! Pay attention': from Cabaret to Trump rallies, why does audience laughter feel so sinister?

from48 hills

more#political-commentary

Berlin music

Drama Masks: No time to be nice - 48 hills

What Will It Take to Thwart Trump's Assault on Democracy?

The debate over Trump's fascism is less important than understanding his alignment with fascist principles.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Black Lives Matter

No Kings' protests slated for Saturday: What to know about rallies against Trump's policies

fromFuturism

Right-wing politics

Watch a 98-Year-Old World War II Vet Absolutely Demolish a Tesla With a Tank

Left-wing politics

fromPortland Mercury

What Will It Take to Thwart Trump's Assault on Democracy?

The debate over Trump's fascism is less important than understanding his alignment with fascist principles.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Black Lives Matter

No Kings' protests slated for Saturday: What to know about rallies against Trump's policies

fromFuturism

Right-wing politics

Watch a 98-Year-Old World War II Vet Absolutely Demolish a Tesla With a Tank

Right-wing politics

How I Went Undercover to Expose America's Nazis | The Walrus

SF politics

Kristi Noem's Goons Just Roughed Up A Sitting U.S. Senator And Called It A Slow Thursday - Above the Law

fromThe Walrus

Right-wing politics

How I Went Undercover to Expose America's Nazis | The Walrus

SF politics

Kristi Noem's Goons Just Roughed Up A Sitting U.S. Senator And Called It A Slow Thursday - Above the Law

more#law-enforcement

#democracy

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany

INTERVIEW: Is Germany at risk of repeating its dark history?

Germany's federal election results show rising support for the far-right AfD party, raising fears reminiscent of historical political extremism.

In Its Fight Against Fascism, Israeli Academia Remains Blind to a Basic Truth

The divide between Israeli academics and activists underscores conflicting responses to national crises, revealing a deeper societal rift.

Right-wing politics

I was a Republican the party I believed in no longer exists | Paolina Milana

Writing

The new world order is exactly what it looks like. Are we too frozen with fear to name it? | Zoe Williams

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Right-wing politics

No, Trump is not a fascist. He is a hypercapitalist and just as dangerous

fromeuronews

Miscellaneous

Sanchez takes aim at Musk's "ultra-right-wing internationalism"

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany

INTERVIEW: Is Germany at risk of repeating its dark history?

Germany's federal election results show rising support for the far-right AfD party, raising fears reminiscent of historical political extremism.

In Its Fight Against Fascism, Israeli Academia Remains Blind to a Basic Truth

The divide between Israeli academics and activists underscores conflicting responses to national crises, revealing a deeper societal rift.

Right-wing politics

I was a Republican the party I believed in no longer exists | Paolina Milana

Writing

The new world order is exactly what it looks like. Are we too frozen with fear to name it? | Zoe Williams

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Right-wing politics

No, Trump is not a fascist. He is a hypercapitalist and just as dangerous

fromeuronews

Miscellaneous

Sanchez takes aim at Musk's "ultra-right-wing internationalism"

The Best Star Wars Show Is Essential To Watch Now More Than Ever

Andor provides a powerful examination of authoritarianism and resistance, making it one of the best Star Wars narratives since the original films.

fromVulture

Relationships

Let's Get Back Onboard With Andor

fromInverse

Writing

Andor's Writer Reveals Which Star Wars Easter Eggs We Missed

Social justice

fromInverse

The Best Star Wars Show Is Essential To Watch Now More Than Ever

Andor provides a powerful examination of authoritarianism and resistance, making it one of the best Star Wars narratives since the original films.

fromVulture

Relationships

Let's Get Back Onboard With Andor

fromInverse

Writing

Andor's Writer Reveals Which Star Wars Easter Eggs We Missed

Louisiana's Immigration Bills Evoke Apartheid. We Cannot Remain Silent.

Louisiana's anti-immigrant legislation represents a troubling shift towards authoritarianism, posing threats to individual rights and public service integrity.

Europe must become a research epicentre as US system gets undermined

The migration of European scientists to America was a pivotal shift reshaping the scientific landscape in the 20th century.

131 years ago

History

Rudolf Hess

US politics

Leaked Video: Kamala Harris Gives Trump-Era Warning, Jokes About Being Unemployed' In Private Speech

Miscellaneous

The Guide #177: Son of a Century is a gripping, timely series and maybe the end of the antihero drama

Europe politics

fromNature

Europe must become a research epicentre as US system gets undermined

The migration of European scientists to America was a pivotal shift reshaping the scientific landscape in the 20th century.

131 years ago

History

Rudolf Hess

US politics

Leaked Video: Kamala Harris Gives Trump-Era Warning, Jokes About Being Unemployed' In Private Speech

Miscellaneous

The Guide #177: Son of a Century is a gripping, timely series and maybe the end of the antihero drama

Podcast

Notes Of Sparkling Authoritarianism, With Jason Steinhauer | Defector

fromA Philosopher's Blog

philosophy

Fascism

fromDefector

Podcast

Notes Of Sparkling Authoritarianism, With Jason Steinhauer | Defector

fromA Philosopher's Blog

philosophy

Fascism

more#political-discourse

Groups Blast Border Czar's Arrest Threat Against Governor as "Gross Overreach"

Tom Homan's threat against Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is viewed as an attack on democracy and state autonomy by advocacy groups.

philosophy

fromThe Philosopher

Walter Benjamin's The Critique of Violence: A conversation with James Martel

Walter Benjamin's critique of violence challenges us to examine the interplay between violence and modern political systems.

The distinctions between mythical and divine violence are crucial in understanding contemporary issues surrounding authority and fascism.

How to Fight Fascism in a Captured State

Collective survival requires understanding and collaboration, even among unlikely allies.

Board games

fromPolygon

The last Blue Prince secret? Sharp political commentary

Blue Prince, a puzzle game, also delivers a political message regarding censorship, fascism, and political violence through its narrative and mysteries.

#trump-administration

Trump's Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism

Trump's administration is eroding constitutional rights and promoting authoritarian control in education.

US news

Judge Lamberth Will Shank Anyone Who Touches The VOA - Above the Law

Trump's Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism

Trump's administration is eroding constitutional rights and promoting authoritarian control in education.

more#trump-administration

US news

Judge Lamberth Will Shank Anyone Who Touches The VOA - Above the Law

Trump, Bukele, and the Growing Assault on the Rule of Law

The U.S. faces a constitutional crisis challenging the foundation of habeas corpus and the rule of law.

SF politics

Fascism Isn't Coming - It's Here. Now What?

Confronting fascism requires strategic coalition building based on compassion and shared knowledge for safety and justice during challenging political times.

Video games

fromDecider

'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere Recap: Grave of the Fireflies

The narrative challenges the false dichotomy between individual desires and collective needs in moral decision-making.

fromPortland Mercury

It's healthy to demand reality

It's shameful to dismiss those who question the rising threat of fascism and oppression. Some of us live with the reality of these dynamics.

Social justice

CNN's Scott Jennings Laughs at Warnings of Fascist Coup' and Trump Dictatorship' at Newsnight Table

CNN panel discusses concerns over Trump-era media integrity and potential dictatorship.

fromwww.dw.com

US politics

'A scary place': Jason Stanley on leaving Trump's America DW 04/04/2025

US politics

CNN's Scott Jennings Laughs at Warnings of Fascist Coup' and Trump Dictatorship' at Newsnight Table

CNN panel discusses concerns over Trump-era media integrity and potential dictatorship.

fromwww.dw.com

US politics

'A scary place': Jason Stanley on leaving Trump's America DW 04/04/2025

Attention Deficit and Defiance Division of Labor: There's Stuff Happening Where You're Not Looking - emptywheel

Trump's actions are seen as sabotaging democracy, with emphasis on national Democratic leadership leading to passivity.

fromNew York Post

Environment

Dems scapegoat Schumer, Oct. 7 broke civilization and other commentary

US politics

fromemptywheel

Attention Deficit and Defiance Division of Labor: There's Stuff Happening Where You're Not Looking - emptywheel

Trump's actions are seen as sabotaging democracy, with emphasis on national Democratic leadership leading to passivity.

fromNew York Post

Environment

Dems scapegoat Schumer, Oct. 7 broke civilization and other commentary

more#democratic-party

History

Why Was Fascism Obsessed With Sports?

Physical education was used by fascist regimes to shape youth into future warriors, emphasizing discipline and national unity.

In Romania, the far right has unleashed a tide of hate and resurrected our fascist ghosts | Andrei Popoviciu

Romania experiences a concerning resurgence of far-right extremism as historical figures like Codreanu are celebrated, impacting contemporary politics.

Red Meat: Steak 'n Shake Goes Nazi | MZS | Roger Ebert

Steak 'n Shake's social media posts promoted fascist ideals, leading to public outrage and raised concerns over the fast-food chain's political stance.

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Miscellaneous

The Gesture Elon Musk Should Make Now: Denouncing Fascism

Elon Musk's speech at Trump's inauguration signified a significant shift in right-wing politics and raised controversies over his fascist-symbolic gesture.

Silicon Valley food

fromRoger Ebert

Red Meat: Steak 'n Shake Goes Nazi | MZS | Roger Ebert

Steak 'n Shake's social media posts promoted fascist ideals, leading to public outrage and raised concerns over the fast-food chain's political stance.

fromIntelligencer

Miscellaneous

The Gesture Elon Musk Should Make Now: Denouncing Fascism

Scott Galloway says tech CEOs are playing what he calls 'cowardice domino'

Tech CEOs are complicit in a 'slow road to fascism,' according to Scott Galloway.

fromConsequence

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of January 2025

Art in these periods retains its worth by that nourishing, a connection not just to joy but to rage and despair and every ugly thing we might otherwise keep down.

Miscellaneous

Long-lost anti-fascist mural from 1930s restored and back on show in Mexico

A restored 1930s mural in Mexico warns against fascism and showcases a history of resistance, reflecting current global concerns about similar threats.

The Attacks On Tenure Could Change How Law Professors Run Their Classrooms - Above the Law

Fascist nations promote hostility towards higher education and the arts, censoring academics and attacking free expression, undermining the value of tenure in protecting dissenting opinions.

Law

Miscellaneous

fromenglish.elpais.com

A critical look at the Trump Doctrine

Trump's rhetoric connects populism and fascism, indicating a significant impact on American democracy and international norms.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

The defence of Elon Musk's salute is a symptom of a much deeper problem

The charged reaction to Musk's provocative gesture is symptomatic of a deeper troubling phenomenon that cannot be dismissed, highlighting a renewed effort to sanitize Nazism.

Black Lives Matter

Lazio fire far-right eagle mascot handler over his social media penis posts

Lazio's decision to fire Juan Bernabe, the man in charge of their eagle mascot, was based on the seriousness of his inappropriate online conduct following surgery.

Miscellaneous

fromenglish.elpais.com

Steven Forti, historian: Dissatisfaction among young people is leading to a rejection of democracy'

Nicola Bombacci's journey from a founding member of the Italian Communist Party to a fascist figure embodies the complex political trajectories seen in interwar Europe.

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