We Aren’t Headed Toward Authoritarianism. We’re Here
The U.S. has a long, dark history of deploying troops to attack protestors that dates back to the 19th century. What can we learn from it to counter Trump’s latest attacks?
Zeb Larson
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Zeb Larson is a writer and historian based in Columbus, Ohio. He writes about history, politics, music, and food.
Fascism Is a Weak Person’s Idea of Strength
Trump’s policies are driven not only by his innumerable grievances, but by his notion that the U.S. is weak and fascism makes him appear strong. It's time to call his bluff.
It’s Not Hyperbole to Call CECOT a Concentration Camp
Dachau opened almost immediately after Hitler came to power and began with imprisoning “criminals”—communists and social democrats. Sound familiar?
A Brief History of the US-Russian Cold War Turned Warm Embrace
Last month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who grew up during the Cold War, asked why the U.S. “always” depicts Russia as “the bad guy.” It seems like an ignorant question on its face. But it’s actually more complicated than you might think.
Anti-Fascist Movements Have Succeeded in the Past. Can They Work in the U.S.?
There has been a constant onslaught of terror from our new autocratic administration, which can make us feel powerless. But there is nothing futile about resistance. Here’s why.
We’re Living in a New Age of Robber Barons
This isn’t the first time in U.S. history that the oligarchs wielded tremendous influence over the government. But now, with far more money and control over our information, they’re poised to seize power. Here’s a primer.
The L.A. Fires Reveal the Need to Rethink Our Climate Disaster Approach
As climate crises grow in intensity and frequency, we need to examine our history of climate disaster and reconsider our approach moving forward.