What’s happening in the U.S. bears “family resemblances” to fascism, says Alberto Toscano. But the term warrants exploration, advises the Italian philosopher and critical theorist, who applies a related term to what Trump and Musk represent: “Caesarism.” Olamide Olaniyan reports. Olamide is an associate editor at The Tyee. Published March 7, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/07/Is-This-Fascism/

Is This Fascism

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