On the law in a fascist America

On politics and government in a fascist America

From praise for Hitler and Mussolini to friendships with Putin and Orbán, open adoration for authoritarians is a defining feature of the American right.

Donald Trump’s rhetoric is becoming more dictatorial with each passing day.

Historians and scholars can’t agree on a definition of fascism, much less whether today’s violent, authoritarian-curious GOP is an example of it.

For nearly a century, Americans have been throwing the term around—without agreeing what that means.

Because as you lose faith in democratic governance, you lose interest in whatever method brings you to power.

The similarities between Trump and strongmen from Mussolini to Bolsonaro are impossible to ignore.

The veterans’ organization has long been plagued by racism and sexism. Staff and members say history is repeating in the Trump age.

Three fascism scholars explain why the term remains taboo in American culture—and how that must change.

Many mental health professionals believe the president is ill. But what if the cause is an untreated STD?