Populism
Race and Sweden’s Fascist Turn
The recent electoral success of a party with Nazi origins must be understood as part of the long history of white Swedes’ desire for racial homogeneity.
Democracy v. The People
Rather than seeking to quash “populism,” we should broaden our vision of politics and make democracies more responsive to citizens.
Spectacle and Social Murder in Pandemic India
Narendra Modi’s government has used lockdown to force further neoliberalization and continue its assault on pro-democracy activists.
Reclaiming Populism
A political appeal to “the people” is a central element of democratic societies. Can we imagine a revitalized, multiracial populist politics today?
In Search of an Anti-Fascist Language
Combating fascist language is harder than just deleting offending terms. Can we find a creative solution that serves today’s needs?
Populism Isn’t The Problem
The charge of populism says at least as much about those making it as it does about their opponents.
Promise and Populism in Mexico
A ‘dangerous’ populist will likely be elected president this weekend—and he may be just what the country needs.
Trumpism Before Trump
We can’t fully appreciate the current anti-immigration moment without understanding the decades-long investment by right-wing movement politics.
The App that Makes You a Terrorist
In the Turkish government’s rush to root out conspirators, the threshold for guilt is low.
The Man from Kasimpasa
Erdogan is all too easily labelled a populist. But the reasons for his popularity are more complicated.
Populism’s Perfect Storm
The very forces that sustain populist politics could eventually undermine populism.
The Ground Beneath Corbyn’s Feet
Theresa May came to bury the Labour Party, but instead she and her party have been deeply damaged.
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