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“Fascist law and order rhetoric is explicitly meant to divide citizens into two classes: those of the chosen nation, who are lawful by nature, and those who are not, who are inherently lawless.” Jason Stanley, Author, How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them Divisiveness is a hallmark of fascism. It divides people on…

“Defend institutions. It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. They need our help as well. Do not speak of “our institutions” unless you make them yours by acting on their behalf. Institutions do not protect themselves. They fall one after the other unless each is defended from the beginning. So choose an institution…

Do not obey in advance On Tyranny: Twenty lessons from the Twentieth Century, Timothy Snyder Why do common people become part of an angry mob that carries out unlawful hatred crimes toward marginalized communities in an authoritarian state?  Why don’t they stand against oppression? It’s anticipatory obedience in action. When a leader with a cult…

The Re-emergence of Fascism and Financial Crises The re-emergence of Fascism in recent times can be attributed to the growing mistrust people have towards governments worldwide. Just as the horrors of the First World War and a devastated economy contributed to the rise of Fascism in the early 20th century, the financial crisis of 2008…

Fascism is a profoundly dehumanizing ideology that promotes discrimination and oppression. But, in recent times what is causing Its resurgence and gain in popularity at least in certain political spheres across the world?  The reason is the same as why it emerged in the first place after the first world war- the grievances of some…

If we can’t define Fascism, how can we identify it and oppose it? Kevin Passmore In the previous article, we tried to understand what makes it difficult to call out Fascism as Fascism. And it’s not an easy answer to find.  In the 1920s Fascism used to be a lot of activism. But it was…

Racial purity is at the heart of Fascism.  Hitler believed in a hierarchy: the founders, upholders and destroyers of civilization. The Race Theory  In the hierarchy, Aryans are the purest and highest form of human beings who have the potential to create civilization, scientific advancements and everything that helps life thrive. The less inferior Asians,…

Love, work and knowledge are the well-springs of our life. They should also govern it. – Wilhelm Reich Do Fascist leaders create rigid and remorseless human beings? Or is it the repressed emotions and internal struggles of the masses that draw them to the political ideology of Fascism? Both are true and interdependent. We will…

A major advantage to current-day fascism or a challenge to liberal democracy is that most of the population does not know how Fascism works as it may not have happened in their lifetime. Many believe that Fascism is a simple form of nationalism.  Growing up in a democratic system they believe that the ideals of…