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Fascism’s Grip Tightens: Will America Fight Back Before It’s Too Late?

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

As the Nation teeters on the edge of authoritarianism, what will it take to defend democracy and constitutional order? By Thom Hartmann/ HartmannReport.com/ August 11, 2025 There’s no sugarcoating the truth: As fascism‘s grip tightens under Trump and the GOP, … Continue reading →

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Merrick Garland Must Go

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ DailyKos.com/ February 25, 2024 OpEdNews/Feb 29, 2024 President Joe Biden made a consequential and significant mistake when he appointed Merrick Garland to be Attorney General of the United States. Garland has turned out to be weak, clueless, … Continue reading →

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NO TRUTH, NO FACTS, NO REALITY = NO DEMOCRACY

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ OpEdNews.com/ June 22, 2023 Also published at DailyKos.com June 24, 2023 Democracy is difficult and messy, but it’s far better than the alternative. But to function effectively as a democracy, we need facts, truth and reality. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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America Chooses: Semi-Democracy or Fascism

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

BY ARLEN GROSSMAN (Published at OpEdNews.com, Sept 1 2022, and was their #1 headlined article for six days with over 3300 views) In just a couple of months, Americans will cast an important vote. If we make the wrong choice, … Continue reading →

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As the Fourth Great Turning Unwinds, Technology is Speeding Up the Process

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

By Thomas Hartmann/ TheHartmannReport/ August 19, 2022 These hinge points of history are never painless, but they always leave enlightenment and true change in their wake. As Russian President Putin tries his version of Hitler’s September 1939 “defensive” attack on … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN FASCISM?

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

Is Our Government Any Different from a Fascist Government Now? By Thom Hartmann/ thomhartmann.com/ November 27, 2017 I think that we need to start using language that actually reflects reality. The definition of fascism, as Benito Mussolini invented the word, … Continue reading →

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Next Stop: Fascism?

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

Trump and the War on the Media: On the road to Fascism By  Steven Jonas/ OpEdNews/ July 4, 2017   Trump’s attacks on the media are getting evermore virulent. Much is known and has been written about the “what.” Not … Continue reading →

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Revolt Is the Only Barrier to a Fascist America

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

By Chris Hedges/ Truthout/ January 22, 2017   This is a transcript of a talk Chris Hedges gave at the Inaugurate the Resistance rally in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The ruling elites, terrified by the mobilization of the left in … Continue reading →

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THOSE WHO FAIL TO LEARN FROM HISTORY….

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Weimar America: Four Major Ways We’re Following In Germany’s Fascist Footsteps What happens when a mature industrial nation turns its back on democracy and lets its right-wing elite destroy the middle class? We’ve seen this movie before. By Robert Cruickshank/ … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: None Dare Call It Fascism (Except Ron Paul)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“We’ve slipped away from a true Republic. Now we’re slipping into a fascist system where it’s a combination of government and big business and authoritarian rule and the suppression of the individual rights of each and every American citizen.” Ron … Continue reading →

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