The Acceleration of American Fascism - Eudaimonia and Co - Medium
By now, you’ve seen the tweet above (can we still call them tweets?) That’s Donald Trump, saying that he’ll “be coming for” anyone who “goes after” him. In response, Jack, the Special Counsel…
The Opposite of Decline Isn’t Greatness. It’s a Healthy, Working Society.
A society in decline is a strange thing. It produces a funny and odd set of anxieties — and it’s those anxieties which our fractured, degenerating public discourse is really about, not reality, which…
Five Dangerous Myths About Authoritarianism You Probably Believe (But Shouldn’t)
There’s a kind of battle taking place in the world today. One so omnipresent, it’s invisible. That battle is between authoritarianism and democracy. America, Britain, India, China, Russia, Turkey— I…
What it Means When I’m Critical of Capitalism - Eudaimonia and Co - Medium
I get in trouble, sometimes, for being critical of…ta dum…capitalism. Eye roll. It’s painted as some kind of radical stance, Not a capitalist? Then…you must be a socialist!! And that means you’re…
Damning supercut blows up Josh Hawley's attempt to downplay far-right violence against school officials
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is the highlight of a new, scathing supercut now circulating on social media. The deeply critical montage was referenced by MSNBC host Chris Hayes on Tuesday, October 5, reports HuffPost. During the segment, Hayes pushed back against the Republican lawmaker's disapproval of ...
Historian of Radical Right: Biden Is Correct, Trump Poses Existential Threat to Future of Democracy
In a primetime address Thursday, President Biden warned Donald Trump and his radical supporters are threatening the foundations of the republic. Biden said, “Too much of what’s happening in our country today is not normal,” and that MAGA Republicans present a “clear and present danger to our democracy,” referring to Trump’s campaign slogan of “Make America Great Again.” We speak with Nancy MacLean, author and Duke University historian, who says Biden’s speech was a “wake-up call” for the nation and mainstream media. “He was absolutely right, in my opinion, that the Trump wing of the party and the MAGA Republicans have jumped the rails of constitutional democracy, of the factual universe and of representative democracy.”
Analysis: Putin’s claim that war on Ukraine is to target Nazis is absurd. Here's why
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s selective telling of the past exaggerates the legacy of Nazism in Ukraine while ignoring the state’s historic struggle for pluralism and democracy.
The long read: For the past two decades the Russian state has encouraged groups of violent far-right fans. As the World Cup approaches, it is struggling to tame them. By Simon Parkin
How Tucker Carlson Stoked White Fear to Conquer Cable
A string of setbacks made the pundit flee television, the Republican establishment and even his home. He re-emerged with what may be the most racist, and successful, show in the history of cable news.
Parent Calls Bible ‘PORN’ and Demands Utah School District Remove It From Libraries
A parent is arguing that if banned books like 'Gender Queer' are pulled from shelves, the Bible—with its sex scenes, incest, and murder—should be banned, too.
Canada’s anti-LGBTQ movement emboldened by U.S. events: advocates
Anti-LGBTQ protesters are claiming to protect children by calling for book bans, but advocates say youth are harmed when books about sexual orientation are removed.
DARK GOTHIC MAGA: How Tech Billionaires Plan to Destroy America
descriptionA look into how the tech leaders may be using the new administration to achieve their own agenda. Looking specifically at Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, ...