Fascism

Ronald and Nancy Reagan and Margaret Thatcher

How Can We Revive Herd Immunity to Fascism? How Can We Revive Herd Immunity to Fascism?

There is a clear correlation between the neoliberal onslaught that started in the 1980s and the rise of neofascism and religious fundamentalism.

Feb 19, 2021 / Gilbert Achcar

‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell

‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell ‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell

And what a relief to see Joe Biden already beginning to erase the grifter in chief’s toxic legacy.

Jan 22, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences

The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences

The long-standing normalization of right-wing violence demands that accountability for their crimes be a national priority.

Jan 22, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

Farewell to a Monster

Farewell to a Monster Farewell to a Monster

The past four years have been a collective stress test. The damage is extensive, and it will take a long time for us to heal from Trump’s dismal presidency.

Jan 19, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Trump Fasching float

Allegations of Fascism Distract From the Real Danger Allegations of Fascism Distract From the Real Danger

The same system that often rendered Trump harmless fails most Americans.

Jan 18, 2021 / The Debate / Samuel Moyn

Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior

Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior

There is nothing more fascist-like than Trump telling the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by.”

Jan 18, 2021 / The Debate / Mabel Berezin

Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing

We Need a Reckoning With Trump’s Enablers We Need a Reckoning With Trump’s Enablers

Those who for years turned a blind eye to his repeated assaults on democracy share moral culpability with Trump for what unfolded in the Capitol.

Jan 12, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

The GOP Is No Longer a Viable Governing Party

The GOP Is No Longer a Viable Governing Party The GOP Is No Longer a Viable Governing Party

If you buy into a lethal personality cult, eventually the chickens of mob violence will come home to roost.

Jan 7, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

military leaders in the Spanish Civil War

How the Fight Over Spain’s Anti-Fascist Legacy Involves a Former ‘Nation’ Editor How the Fight Over Spain’s Anti-Fascist Legacy Involves a Former ‘Nation’ Editor

Spain’s progressive government is protecting the tomb of Julio Álvarez del Vayo, foreign minister for the Republic during the Civil War and later a Nation editor. Spain’s right win...

Dec 28, 2020 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Donald Trump

Even as a Weak President, Trump Has Undermined Democracy Even as a Weak President, Trump Has Undermined Democracy

Singularly unable to achieve his legislative agenda or run an effective administration, Trump instead relied on dangerous demagogic theater.

Dec 28, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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