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GOP Official Panned for Touting “Great and Important Decrease in Democrat Votes”
The Wisconsin Republican also bragged about a “major reduction happening in the overwhelming Black and Hispanic areas.”

GOP Votes to Form Committee to Investigate Officials Who Have Investigated Trump
Democrats warn the committee could allow Republicans to evade accountability for inciting crimes and violence.

Bolsonaro Backers Storm Government Buildings in January 6-Style Attempted Coup
Steve Bannon and his network have been backing Jair Bolsonaro and trying to foment unrest, says reporter Michael Fox.

“Thirst” Updates the Vampire Genre for Our Age of Rising Fascism
The novel offers an alternate-reality allegory about the rise of Trump and the right-wing movement that supports him.

Prison Abolition Has to Be a Priority in the Fight to Overcome Fascism.
The oppressive and deadly tactics used on incarcerated people are directly linked to the spread of fascism.

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.

“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.

Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Are Laying a Groundwork to Escape Oversight From Courts
Conservatives are trying to make it so that their abortion bans, among other things, aren’t subject to court rulings.

Bowman: Greene Must Be Expelled From Congress “Immediately” for Jan. 6 Remark
“Marjorie Taylor Greene is an enemy of the Constitution and of our country,” Bowman said.