fascism – People's World

The resistible rise of a fascist party in Germany

September 10, 2026 By Werner Lange

The policies of the ruling parties, the CDU and the SPD alike, served to propel alienation, angst, and anger among the masses—especially in the east.

‘The Arsonists’ play review: Absurdist theater takes on evils of capitalism

September 8, 2026 By Ed Rampell

The "morality play without a moral,” actually shows us to always resist the authoritarian extremists, by any means necessary.

Opposition is not enough: Authoritarian crisis requires a movement that votes

September 8, 2026 By Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II And Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Authoritarian regimes do not have popular support, they try to subvert elections because they know most people do not want the policies that exclusively benefit authoritarians and their wealthy allies.

Democratic lawmakers blast Trump ‘persecution’ of leftist groups

August 28, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg

Three members of Congress are demanding a halt to attacks on progressives and the labor movement.

What Nazi Germany can teach Americans about ‘future regret’

August 18, 2026 By Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II And Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Failure to act in this moment is a failure to learn from the past regret that we’ve inscribed on our memorials in the name of “never again.”