The American Abyss ::: NYT A historian of fascism and political atrocity on Trump, the mob and what comes next. . . . Post-truth is pre-fascism, and Trump has been our post-truth president. When we give up on truth, we concede power to those with the wealth and charisma to create spectacle in its place. WithoutContinue reading “The American Abyss ::: NYT MAG Essay”
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Fascism and the Fragility of Democracy
“We can see essential characteristics of a political phenomenon called “fascism” in the same way that we might identify similar elements in “socialism” or “liberalism.” Some of these characteristics are generally agreed upon; others are disputed. For example, most scholars agree that fascism emerges after a major political, social or economic upheaval, such as WorldContinue reading “Fascism and the Fragility of Democracy”
If America Fails? 