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Unprecedented: Sasha Abramsky & Thomas Zimmer on the Crisis We Face

Refuse Fascism

CHAPTER

Erosion of Democracy: A Political Crisis

This chapter critically examines the alarming shifts in the American political landscape under the Trump regime, focusing on the radicalization of the political right and widespread attacks on democratic institutions. The discussion highlights internal conflicts within factions of the MAGA movement, the implications of inexperienced appointments in critical government roles, and the administration's coercive tactics against federal workers. Overall, it emphasizes the urgent need for active opposition to the ruling powers and the ideological motivations driving these radical changes.

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