The pope entombed in the crypt under St. Peter’s Basilica on January 5, 2023 was without doubt an extraordinary man.As a friend observed, “We’re not likely to see anyone half as well-educated or a tenth as wise anytime soon.” I think he’s right. Ratzinger was a deeply learned man. . . . . Continue Reading »
In 1938 Franklin Roosevelt, facing a political challenge from a resurgent Republican Party, denounced the party’s “fascist” tendencies. It was an early example of how the term could be applied even to conservatives loyal to the framework of a liberal democracy. One might have expected this . . . . Continue Reading »
Here are two forthcoming books that are worth reading not only for themselves but also for the larger conversations they represent. Continue Reading »
When 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 joins editor R. R. Reno to talk about the trajectory of antifascism in twenty-first century America. Continue Reading »
In recent decades, one of the most popular terms of political abuse has been “fascist.” Continue Reading »
Today's riots are the effect of four years of irresponsible exercises in middle-brow hysteria about American democracy giving way to fascism. Continue Reading »
In “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 »
Imagine 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 »
Paul Gottfried discusses his book Fascism: The Career of a Concept and the defining characteristics of a fascist regime. Continue Reading »
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