How American Evangelicals Stole the Legacy of Anti-Nazi Resistance
From pulpits to Project 2025, the Christian right has recast the German resistance—and this time, they're the martyrs.
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On Veterans’ Day, Remember James Kutcher, Hero of the Red Scare
More than 75 years ago, one veteran fought the U.S. government’s right-wing blacklists. Today, we should learn from his example.
The Tuttle Twins Learn Incredibly Wrong History Lessons
The libertarian propaganda series is back and worse than ever.
We’re Living in the World Henry Ford Built
The creator of the Model T was also a raving bigot and a tyrant who wanted complete control over his workers. Ford is a perfect example of why rich capitalists should not run the world.
How Hurricane Katrina Paved the Way for American Fascism
For New Orleanians like Black Panther community organizer Malik Rahim and author Sarah Fouts, the hurricane that struck the city 20 years ago marked a pivotal moment in America’s shift toward the political right.
The Gay Doctor Who Fought Nazis
In the early 20th century, Magnus Hirschfeld was Europe’s foremost advocate for LGBTQ rights. Today, as the Right increasingly echoes Nazi ideas about gender and sexuality, we can learn from his example.
Of Course The Founding Fathers Would Have Hated Trump
They rejected kings and were sincerely concerned about the possibility of a dictatorship. But we need to move past founder-worship and focus on justice.
How Frida Kahlo Went From Communist to Kitsch
Her face is found on everything from gift-shop calendars to novelty tube socks. But Frida Kahlo was an anti-capitalist revolutionary, and that's how she should be remembered.
How Frida Kahlo Went From Communist to Kitsch
Her face is found on everything from gift-shop calendars to novelty tube socks. But Frida Kahlo was an anti-capitalist revolutionary, and that's how she should be remembered.