Truthout
Far Right
European Far Right Saw Electoral Wins in 2022. Reversing Them Will Not Be Easy.
The far right continues to grow in Europe, with extremist parties gaining ground in Italy, France and Sweden.
Progressives Must Not Concede School Board Elections to the Right
Austin school board victories show how progressive organizing can beat anti-LGBTQ candidates.
While Trump Floundered in 2022, His Far Right Acolytes Built a Movement
Whether the far right's political influence starts to fade, or turns to more violent means, remains to be seen.
2022 Quietly Set the Stage for a Massive Rollback of LGBTQ Rights
From statehouses to the Supreme Court, LGBTQ rights were under steady attack by Christian nationalists this year.
Louisiana Communities Organize to Defend Libraries From Far Right Censorship
A far right battle against libraries that started in Lafayette is now unfolding across the state.
Right-Wing Media Flaunted Their Racism in Smearing Brittney Griner’s Release
Brittney Griner’s freedom matters, but right-wing media outlets made clear they don’t think so.
Conway Advocated for Leonard Leo’s Supreme Court Picks After They Struck Business Deal
The activist’s handpicked Supreme Court candidates were eventually selected by Trump and confirmed to the bench.
“Lay Off the Proto-Fascism”: AOC Flames Musk for Banning Accounts on Twitter
“Maybe try putting down your phone,” she said.
Ron DeSantis Is a Case Study in the Threat of Fascism in the US
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pursued white supremacist policies with deep roots in the Jim Crow era.
Facing Threat of Far Right Violence, Library Workers Seek Safety in Unionization
Libraries are necessary social infrastructure, and the safety of workers is imperative to their continuing function.