Why fascism in Post-Trump America isn't going away
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Understanding Fascism: Roots and Dynamics
This chapter explores fascism as a cult of personality driven by leaders promising national restoration amid societal fears. It examines the social and political factors enabling these movements, including economic inequality and racial injustice, while also highlighting their appeal to disenfranchised populations. The discussion contextualizes fascism in post-Trump America, revealing how nostalgia and a desire for an idealized past influence contemporary political narratives.
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