Class 4: U.S. fascism: Where do things stand?

Our final class is an opportunity to synthesize the wide-ranging themes addressed, with a particular focus on the current state of U.S. politics and the global fight against fascism. We consider what lessons organizers can learn from the history of communist struggles against fascism, both within the U.S. and internationally. We also examine the contemporary moment, and in particular the election of Biden-Harris, as well as the persistence of Trumpism, in light of the historical relationship between liberalism and fascism. Finally, we explore what we can do to develop the power and organizational frameworks necessary to stand strong against fascism, while also continuing to advance our collective agenda of socialism and liberation. Class materials: The Socialist Program with Brian Becker, “In the news roundtable: The role of the racist mob in American politics” https://soundcloud.com/thesocialistprogram/in-the-news-the-role-of-the-racist-mob-in-american-politics Glen Ford, “Democratic fascists prepare to drop the hammer” https://www.blackagendareport.com/democratic-fascists-prepare-drop-hammer