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Jason Stanley is the Jacob Urowsky Professor of Philosophy at Yale University. His books include How Fascism Works.
Fascist politics exploits freedom of speech for authoritarian ends.
History has shown time and again that it is not possible to dehumanize an enemy while treating their cousins, aunts, and uncles with respect.Â
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