Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat says the Capitol breach was “a logical result” of Trump legitimizing right-wing extremism.
Fascism
2020 offered us some lessons worth keeping.
“Under Biden, we are expected to surrender our political will out of sheer gratitude,” says Truthout’s Kelly Hayes.
A project of twenty-first century fascism is on the ascent in the civil societies of many countries around the world.
We have to offer people an entry point into a radically democratic process of social transformation.
To satiate his need for attention, Trump is willing to peddle a lie to his 70 million-plus voters.
Trump has two months to rage against his humiliation, and deadly weapons at his disposal.
Surviving the toxic aftermath of a Trump presidency calls for a radical reimagining of democracy in the U.S.
Far more likely than a pro-Trump military-backed coup is enhanced militancy from far right militias and fascist groups.
Some candidates have ties to extremist groups like the Proud Boys or subscribe to QAnon conspiracy theories.