
The Red Scare Returns? Lessons from McCarthyism in the Age of Trump 2.0
On with Kara Swisher
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Echoes of McCarthyism: The Modern Red Scare in New York Politics
This chapter examines the relevance of McCarthyism and the Red Scare in today's political landscape, especially in light of recent events in New York City. It focuses on Zoran Mamdani's mayoral primary victory and how political labels like 'communist' are employed to challenge new ideologies.
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