6min chapter

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America’s reactionary moment

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

Conservatism and Reactionary Politics

This chapter explores the current state of conservatism in America, highlighting the absence of a true conservative party and the implications of this political landscape. It also examines reactionary politics' historical context and its distinction from fascism, discussing how such movements can arise in response to perceived threats to traditional social hierarchies.

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