Important reminder of the realities of the early days of the Covid pandemic, how little we knew, the bravery of medical professionals, and why lockdowns & mask-wearing were necessary & sensible precautions

Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks. apnews.com/article/kanye-…

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Definitions of fascism.

Here we present a variety of definitions of fascism by scholars, fascists & anti-fascists

We’ll keep adding to it over time

Starting with this useful summary table from Daniel Woodley’s ‘Fascism & Political Theory’ (2010)

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Varieties of Fascism

See definitions of fascism in our pinned Tweet

Common theme is classic interwar regime fascism was *syncretic* - it borrowed from both left & right.

Postwar fascism has since evolved ideologically largely in groupuscles - small dedicated cadres

#BREAKING : This source at the #PennState protests against Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes says multiple students have been maced.

Another source who is there tells me it's 'semi crazy.'

An alleged former white supremacist once known as the 'Cuban Confederate' was severely beaten while canvassing for Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign last night in Hialeah.
miaminewtimes.com/news/rubio-sup…

BREAKING: The Proud Boys who wore shirt with '6 Million Wasn't Enough' —celebrating the Nazi holocaust of Jews— and skull masks have been identified as January 6th defendants (and ex-cops) Nathan Tuck and his father Kevin Tuck.

‘Anti-Fascism, Gender, and International Communism: The Comité Mondial des Femmes contre la Guerre et le Fascisme, 1934 – 1941’ by Dr Jasmine Calver Showcases role of women in anti-fascist history through examination of this important international antifascist organisation

‘British Antifascism and the Holocaust, 1945–79’ By Joshua Cohen looks at shifting role of Holocaust memory in U.K. antifascist orgs such as 43 Group, 62 Group, Searchlight Archive & Anti-Nazi League

Also looking at antifascism down under is ‘Histories of Fascism and Anti-Fascism in Australia’ Edited By Evan Smith Jayne Persian Vashti Fox which covers history from 1930s to present day. Published by Routledge Politics, IR & Area Studies

What does it mean to risk all for your beliefs?

How do you fight an enemy in your midst?

We Go Where They Go recounts the story of a massive youth movement that set the stage for today's anti-fascist organizing.

Preorder on @WrkClassHistory Kickstarter tinyurl.com/WeGoKS

NEW ARTICLE: 'Meet the Georgia Proud Boys'

In conjunction with Niall of the Bogside Nine, we're exposing eighteen members of the Proud Boys in Georgia. After a period of quiet networking, Proud Boys in our state have reactivated. We identify their leader & key members.
atlantaantifa.org/2022/10/24/mee…