

The Fascist Emergency Playbook and Electoral Fascism with Ash-lee Woodard
Oct 11, 2024
Ash-lee Woodard Henderson, an Afro-Lachian activist and co-executive director of the Highlander Research and Education Center, shares her insights on how fascists exploit emergencies to gain power. She discusses Ejeris's Fascist Emergency Playbook and highlights the dangerous manipulation of elections by these movements. The conversation emphasizes the rise of authoritarianism and the importance of fighting for marginalized rights. Henderson calls for grassroots activism, strategic voting, and mutual aid as essential tools to empower communities against impending threats.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Rising Authoritarianism and Threats to Democracy
05:13 • 3min
Fascism and the Fight for Rights
07:51 • 10min
Exploiting Emergencies: The Fascist Playbook Revealed
17:56 • 5min
Confronting Electoral Fascism
23:06 • 23min
Taking Action Against Fascism: Engaging and Empowering Communities
45:56 • 2min