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Jan 7, 2026
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How do scholars define fascism and how do those definitions apply to modern U.S. political movements?

Scholars treat fascism not as a single, simple label but as a contested cluster of features—violent, exclusionary nationalism, charismatic authoritarian leadership, suppression of opposition, and mass...

Jan 17, 2026
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What role does rhetoric versus policy play in scholarly definitions of fascism and authoritarianism?

Scholars treat rhetoric and policy as complementary but distinct axes when defining fascism and authoritarianism: rhetoric signals ideological intent, mobilization strategy, and mass appeal, while pol...

Jan 12, 2026
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How has the term fascism been used in modern politics?

The word “fascism” today lives in two registers: a well-studied historical ideology with specific traits described by scholars and encyclopedias, and a broadly deployed political epithet used across t...