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Weekly Roundup: The American Right Goes Full Nazi

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Dehumanization and Political Rhetoric

This chapter explores the historical and contemporary dehumanization of minority groups in the U.S., focusing on rhetoric directed at Asian Americans, African descendants, and Haitian migrants. It critically examines how dangerous political language not only reflects but also fuels societal issues of racism and xenophobia, drawing unsettling parallels to Nazi ideology. The discussion emphasizes the alarming normalization of hate speech and the implications of authoritarian trends within American conservative politics.

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