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History
fromMedievalists.net
6 days ago

The Medievalist Who Taught Us How to Spot a Fascist - Medievalists.net

Umberto Eco's works show how medieval symbols can be twisted to support modern fascist ideologies.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Macaroni against fascism: Why pasta is a symbol of resistance in Italy

The 1954 film An American in Rome features Alberto Sordi’s character being unable to resist a plate of pasta, humorously illustrating Italian identity and its culinary roots.
Food & drink
#mussolini
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From Canada to Finland, a US neo-Nazi fight club is rapidly spreading across the globe

The arrival of neo-Nazi active clubs in Canada represents a concerning trend, with groups espousing fascist ideologies emerging in various nations, including Canada and Europe.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Self-Proclaimed Fascist Raises $18K and Counting After He's Fired Over Mehdi Hasan Debate

A man identified as a fascist raised over $18,000 after claiming he was fired for his political beliefs during a debate.
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Expecting Legislators to Lead the Resistance Is a Category Error - emptywheel

Americans have at least three tools to resist fascism: legal, legislative, and via political movement. A great many people have conflated legislative opposition with movement opposition.
US politics
#authoritarianism
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Three Things: Hope Within Us - emptywheel

Fascism's rise and cruelty aim to induce submission; resistance and acknowledgment of diversity are crucial for progress.
#donald-trump
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Curzio Malaparte's Shock Tactics

Curzio Malaparte, once a supporter of Mussolini, became a significant literary figure chronicling the horrors of Europe during World War II.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Lost Nazi-era novel becomes bestseller DW 07/01/2025

Sebastian Haffner's unpublished manuscript "Abschied" captures young love against the backdrop of fascism, blending hope and doom in a pre-Nazi Germany.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Exodus review broadside against Erdogan's Turkey takes the multi-narrative, multi-character route

Director Serkan Nihat's 'Exodus' critiques Erdogan's Turkey through multi-character narratives, depicting education, policing, and persecution but suffers from a didactic style that dulls engagement.
Film
fromDefector
1 month ago

Against The Day | Defector

Fascism's fundamental instability results in chaos and brutality that can only be fully understood through personal experience.
#immigration
#democracy
#trump-administration
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

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

Protests against Trump during military parade reflect opposition to perceived authoritarianism and demand for democratic values.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

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.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

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.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

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

Senator Padilla's treatment at the hands of law enforcement officials underscores a disturbing trend of aggressive tactics against elected representatives.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

The author reflects on her disillusionment with the Republican Party, citing a betrayal of core values and the rise of authoritarianism.
#trump
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

A critical look at the Trump Doctrine

Trump's rhetoric connects populism and fascism, indicating a significant impact on American democracy and international norms.
fromFuncheap
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Anti-Inaugural, Anti-Fascist Revolutionary Poetry Evening

Active opposition to Trump's fascism is essential to protect marginalized communities and humanity.
Artistic expression like poetry and song is vital in the fight against fascism.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

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.
#andor
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Michael Ledeen Was the Forrest Gump of American Fascism

Michael Ledeen's legacy is marked by manipulation, authoritarianism, and a profound contradiction between his self-perception and actual actions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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

Kamala Harris warns about rising fascism and echoes historical lessons from the 1930s in a recent speech.
Podcast
fromDefector
2 months ago

Notes Of Sparkling Authoritarianism, With Jason Steinhauer | Defector

The debate over Trumpism as fascism is settled, sparking urgent questions about addressing its implications.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

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

We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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

We're like people on the Titanic saying our ship can't sink, Shore said. And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can't sink.
US news
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: Opinion | We Study Fascism. And We're Leaving the U.S.

Yale professors relocating to Canada symbolizes a call to action amid fear of political repression in the U.S.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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

the most powerful people in the world are preparing for the end of the world, an end they themselves are frenetically accelerating.
Right-wing politics
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

How to Fight Fascism in a Captured State

Collective survival requires understanding and collaboration, even among unlikely allies.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 months ago

Fascism

One obvious problem, as noted by John Locke, is that "people can apply sounds to what ideas he thinks fit, and change them as they please." This leads to confusion.
philosophy
Board games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

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.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

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

Judge Lamberth's ruling preserves Voice of America amid efforts to cut federal agencies under Trump's executive order.
#star-wars
Berlin
fromVulture
3 months ago

Where in the Galaxy Is Andor Now?

The new season of Andor deepens the Star Wars experience with complex themes and a diverse array of planets.
Social justice
fromInverse
3 months ago

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.
fromNature
3 months ago

Europe must become a research epicentre as US system gets undermined

The scientific renaissance that once thrived in Europe disintegrated under the weight of fascism, compelling great minds like Einstein to seek refuge in America.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Hitler's hatred of the scientist had intensified. There was a price on his head': the tragic story of Robert Einstein, Albert's cousin

Robert Einstein was cousin to the famous physicist Albert Einstein, both having a deep familial bond formed during their childhood in 19th-century Munich.
Germany news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

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
fromTruthout
3 months ago

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
3 months ago

'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
3 months ago

It's healthy to demand reality

Critique of dismissive attitudes towards serious political threats like fascism and oppression.
Highlighting the privilege of those who can afford to remain unaffected by systemic issues.
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

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

Accelerationism is a rising, overlooked threat among white supremacists aiming for societal collapse to establish a white ethno-state.
Environment
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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

The Democratic Party is internally divided over Chuck Schumer's leadership amid political challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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

Every night on a new Broadway production of Cabaret, Adam Lambert waits to see how the audience will react...this is not comedy. Pay attention.
NYC politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
Silicon Valley food
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

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.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
5 months ago

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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

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.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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

Vance's meeting with far-right AfD leader signals a troubling acceptance of fascism within political discourse.
Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of January 2025

The article connects the emergence of non-mainstream metal music with important socio-political issues, emphasizing art's power to reflect societal rage and despair.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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

The mural, titled The Struggle Against Terrorism, covers a 40ft wall in a colonial courtyard in Morelia, Michoacan and depicts a history of persecution and resistance.
Miscellaneous
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

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

Fascism promotes disdain for intellectuals and the arts, leading to censorship and attacks on educational freedom.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

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

Elon Musk's controversial gesture has rekindled discussions about the normalization of fascism and the response to historical insignia.
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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
fromeuronews
6 months ago

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

Sánchez highlighted that after the dictatorship, Spain achieved significant progress but warned of the danger of democratic regression due to rising autocratic values in Europe.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

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

Nicola Bombacci exemplifies the potential for ideological betrayal within political movements, showcasing the complex nature of loyalty and belief in times of upheaval.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The battle of Cable Street is entwined in my family's history and its message of hope still resonates | Tracy-Ann Oberman

Local communities successfully united against Oswald Mosley's fascist attempts to incite hatred in 1936, a lesson relevant to today's rising tensions against minorities.
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