Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Rutger Bregman: 10 Signs of Fascism. America Has All of Them.

Mar 10, 2026 | Historians are now using the F-word to describe what's happening in America. In this video, I explain why, why it matters, and what you can do.


The Five Stages of Fascism – Robert O. Paxton, Columbia University:

The Five Stafes of Fascism »

Rutger Bregman’s Other Essential Reading:

This is fascism: Fascism starts with talk, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. And it takes hold thanks to people who think things won’t move quickly—until they do just that. »

Yes, It’s Fascism: Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny. »

For more useful links to fight fascism, click here. Then click on 'more'.