Movement Memos Fascism Isn’t Coming — It’s Here. Now What?
Apr 17, 2025
Ejeris Dixon, an experienced organizer and strategist in racial justice and economic movements, dives into the urgent topic of fascism reshaping our political landscape. He discusses the critical importance of coalition building and empathy in fostering resistance strategies. The conversation highlights the need for self-care and community support in activism, and emphasizes reframing power for collective safety. Ejeris calls for transformative strategies to unite diverse communities against systemic oppression, fostering hope and resilient action in troubling times.
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Fascism's State Capture Reality
- Fascism has reached state capture and is consolidating power to suppress and imprison opposition.
- Broad, sometimes temporary, alliances across political spectrums are essential to counter rising authoritarianism.
Build Strategic Strange Bedfellows
- Form strategic alliances that include anti-Trump Republicans and leftists to defeat MAGA.
- Prioritize cooperation for specific goals despite broader political differences.
Need for Transformative Politics
- Defeating the MAGA movement requires more than opposition; a transformative, passion-driven politics is needed.
- People will fight for solutions addressing their real crises, not simply the status quo.
