Fascism: Could it Happen Here? Exploring the Erosion of Democratic Norms in America
In recent years, the rise of populist and nationalist movements has raised concerns about the potential for a resurgence of fascist tendencies.
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Articles, videos, and other content selected as staff picks by staff members when asked about which posts are their favorites on Zany Progressive.
Democracy Under Attack: Events From History to Inspire Us as We Fight Back
With an increasingly authoritarian administration in the White House, we have a democracy under attack. Events in history can inspire us as we fight back.
The 5 Worst Genocides in World History
This is a list of the 5 worst genocides in world history. Genocide is the most atrocious of human rights violations. A group of people exterminated simply because of their identity.
Manifesto of the Israeli Embassy Shooter
Investigative reporter, Ken Klippenstein published the Manifesto of Elias Rodriguez, the man responsible for the Israeli embassy shooting in DC.
U.S. citizen wrestled to the ground, detained by ICE who called his Real ID “fake.”
Immigration officials were arresting his co-workers in Alabama. He was filming the arrests when he was detained by ICE.
What is Protected Status? What happens to Venezuelan migrants without it?
The Supreme Court recently allowed President Trump to revoke the Protected Status of Venezuelan migrants. What is it? What happens now?
In Oklahoma, US citizens were raided by 20 federal agents
US citizens were raided in Oklahoma City: A mother and daughters were traumatized after 20 federal agents broke through their door, guns drawn, in the middle of the night.
10 Warning Signs of Fascism: Is Your Democracy Being Destroyed?
The 2024 election campaign had many people claiming that Donald Trump was a threat to democracy. Now that he’s back in the White House, it's important to know what to watch for. Here are 10 signs…
Trump and Musk are costing us money. More than they’re saving.
President Trump and Musk are costing Americans and the country more money than they are “saving” by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. In this article, I explain the different ways Trump and Musk are costing us money. This isn’t including the $20 million we’ve paid Trump (through his golf courses) to…
What is a Constitutional Crisis? Are We in One?
When we hear the term constitutional crisis, it might evoke images of political chaos or heated debates in the halls of power. But what does it really mean? A constitutional crisis occurs when the…
Our President is a Fascist
Donald Trump is a fascist. “It is predictable that, in returning to power, he will seek to change the system so that he can remain in power until death.”
70% of Americans want universal healthcare, so why are we the only developed country without it?
Why doesn't the US have universal healthcare? 70% of Americans want Medicare for All. In this post, I’ll explain how universal healthcare works and why we don't have it.
75% of the Men Sent to El Salvador Mega Prison Have No Criminal Record, 60 Minutes Finds
A new report by 60 Minutes has revealed that 75% of the men sent to El Salvador have no criminal record. 22% committed non-violent crimes and 12% had actually committed violent crimes.
Innocent Men Suffering in a Prison in El Salvador
Trump deported 238 Venezuelan men to a terrorist prison in El Salvador. Several men have been identified that are not gang members or criminals.
Repost: Understanding Tariffs: What They Are, How They Work, and How They Will Impact American Consumers
I’m sure people who voted for Donald Trump are curious about what his plan to impose tariffs involves, especially when people have been saying it will cause inflation and crash our economy.
No One Cares: 18,000 Palestinian Children Killed so Far
18,000 Palestinian children killed so far in this war on Gaza. Over 200 died in just a few hours of bombing on Tuesday alone.