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Authoritarianism on the Rise

October 8, 2020 Joseph Gerson

by Joseph Gerson The Authoritarianism Working Group has shared and discussed readings and organized two excellent webinars featuring Noam Chomsky, Van Gosse, Ty dePass, Mic Krenshaw and Col. Lawrence Wilkerson. Among the lessons from the readings has been the central role of middle classes in […]

Against Tyranny: Buying Time for Democracy

September 24, 2020 Joseph Gerson

by Joseph Gerson The central question in November’s election is the choice between preserving a semblance of constitutional democracy or the imposition of repressive, white supremacist authoritarianism. As Trump’s enablers urge violence and declaration of martial law if he loses the election, and as the […]