Fascism has come to America, must like those who prophesied it would: “wrapped in the flag and carrying the bible,” a sentiment often attributed to Sinclair Lewis’s It Can’t Happen Here. Fascist movements historically exploit patriotism and religion to consolidate power and we are seeing that in real time right here in our country.
By exploiting powerful, well-known symbols, such a movement is able to mask its authoritarian nature and appear to be a legitimate defense of national values. But the veil has been dropped. We see who is behind the curtain from Elon Musk to Peter Thiel and the carnage they have left behind. America, we don’t have to live like this.
We don’t have to live in a world where gun violence isn’t just an every day occurrence, but something we scroll past and shrug off because thoughts and prayers are the only thing our elected officials are willing to give. Where people are under attack for their gender identity or race. Where they are disappearing off of our streets for simply “looking” different from what is now deemed acceptable.
Where our air and water are making us sick, where our lack of healthcare and access to paid leave prevent us from living full and healthy lives. Where time with family and friends is a luxury because our wages don’t pay the bills. Where a shadow government operates behind algorithms and bots set up to create hatred between us.
We can change this. Do you agree?
We can either have a billionaire class — or democracy. So how do we fight the powerful ruling class that thinks they can win no matter what? To do that, Hunter Dunn, national press coordinator of the 50501 movement believes peaceful mass protest is the way.
We discussed why this is a viable strategy, how this movement grew so quickly, the wins we’ve already witnessed from collective organizing and why people are taking to the streets for their friends, neighbors and strangers they may never meet.
Tune in for more:
How Hunter became involved with anti-fascist social movements.
The origins of the 50501 movement (Reddit for the win!)
Why fascism is anti-American and needs to be squashed.
What are the reasons 50501 and other movements are growing. (ICE, ICE baby.)
How you can get involved.
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