The Fascism Obsession
by John WilsonHere are two forthcoming books that are worth reading not only for themselves but also for the larger conversations they represent. Continue Reading »
Antifascists after Fascism
by Stanley G. PayneWhen questioned by reporters whether fascism would come to America, Huey Long allegedly replied: “Of course fascism will come to America, but here we’ll call it antifascism.” In 2020, black-clad “antifa” activists rioted and practiced violence on a scale never imagined by the several . . . . Continue Reading »
Stanley Payne on Antifascism
by R. R. RenoStanley Payne joins editor R. R. Reno to talk about the trajectory of antifascism in twenty-first century America. Continue Reading »
Antifascism Without Fascism
by Stanley G. PayneIn recent decades, one of the most popular terms of political abuse has been “fascist.” Continue Reading »
The Books Behind the Rage
by Sohrab AhmariToday's riots are the effect of four years of irresponsible exercises in middle-brow hysteria about American democracy giving way to fascism. Continue Reading »
Letters
by VariousIn “Professors as Propagandists” (April), Alexander Riley systematically misrepresents my 2018 book, How Fascism Works. If this were my only objection, I would not be writing this letter. There is a substantial moral and political disagreement brought out by his piece. I would be remiss to . . . . Continue Reading »
Professors as Propagandists
by Alexander RileyImagine that you recently discovered a book titled How Cancer Works, written by a respected professor from a prominent university. He promises to explain the disease and tell you how to avoid getting it. You would doubtless be interested. Cancer is, after all, an awful thing. With enthusiasm, . . . . Continue Reading »
Why Trump Is Not a Fascist
by Mark BauerleinPaul Gottfried discusses his book Fascism: The Career of a Concept and the defining characteristics of a fascist regime. Continue Reading »
Crimes in Concrete
by Theodore DalrympleMaking Dystopia: The Strange Rise and Survival of Architectural Barbarism by james stevens curl oxford, 592 pages, $60 In a recent debate in Prospect magazine on the question of whether modern architecture has ruined British towns and cities, Professor James Stevens Curl, . . . . Continue Reading »
Letters
by VariousGod’s Supersessionism David Novak (“Supersessionism Hard and Soft,” February) clearly demonstrates the negative consequences of the “hard” supersessionism and the positive benefits of the “soft.” I consider myself a soft supersessionist, meaning that the covenant God made with the Jews . . . . Continue Reading »
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