10+ Best Articles on Fascism
The most useful articles on fascism from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Fascism Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on fascism by Refind users in 2023.
Videos
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Yuval Noah Harari: Why fascism is so tempting
In a profound talk about technology and power, author and historian Yuval Noah Harari explains the important difference between fascism and nationalism -- and what the consolidation of our data means…
What is ...?
New to #fascism? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What Is Fascism—And Why the Definition Matters ❧ Current Affairs
The label “fascism” gets tossed around a lot—but that doesn’t mean it lacks a coherent definition, or belongs solely to a bygone past. The political formation we call fascism is still very much alive,…
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on fascism—all under 10 minutes.
How the bikini subverted fascism in 1950s Spain by entering through Benidorm
The Mediterranean resort severed ties with the repressive morality of the Franco regime, which censored the two-piece swimsuit. The city’s mayor defended its use to avoid losing its status as a global…
Chris Hedges: Fascism Comes to America
The failure of the liberal class to halt the corporate assault on working people has spawned an ascendant Christian fascism that is poised to seize power and radically reshape America.
When Futurism Led to Fascism—and Why It Could Happen Again
The Italian Futurists praised invention, modernity, speed, and disruption. Sound familiar?
Fascism is back. Blame the Internet.
It’s polarizing our politics, making us ignore inconvenient facts and impeding real activism.
The Return of Fascism in Italy
With Giorgia Meloni’s party leading in polls ahead of Sunday’s election, the Italian far right is edging closer to power.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on fascism.
America is now in fascism’s legal phase
The US’s history of racism is fertile ground for fascism. Attacks on the courts, education, voting rights and women’s rights are steps to toppling democracy
«Though fascism involves disregard for human life, not all fascists are genocidal. Even Nazi Germany turned to genocide only relatively late in the regime’s rule.»
Patients and psychiatrists fought against fascism together at Saint-Alban
Patients and psychiatrists at Saint-Alban in France fought against fascism side by side. What can we learn from them?
Umberto Eco Makes a List of the 14 Common Features of Fascism
One of the key questions today is can we use words like fascism with fidelity to the meaning of that word in world history?
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