Spencer Beswick: As we repeat Biden vs. Trump it's worth revisiting my piece in @truthout.bsky.social from last year: "The liberal repudiation of fascism through the defense of electoral democracy and mainstream institutions is not enough to defeat the fascist menace. 1/ #Debates2024

As we repeat Biden vs. Trump it's worth revisiting my piece in @truthout.bsky.social from last year: "The liberal repudiation of fascism through the defense of electoral democracy and mainstream institutions is not enough to defeat the fascist menace. 1/ #Debates2024

Defending Democracy Through Elections Won’t Be Enough to Stop Fascismtruthout.org The left must present a radical alternative to both fascism and capitalist democracy.

"We need to address the root causes of the deepening crisis and provide an alternative vision of a better world. When the left limits its activity to defending mainstream liberal institutions, fascists are emboldened to present themselves as the only real alternative 2/

"to the status quo. This approach also fails to address the real grievances many people have with the failures of these institutions and the Democratic Party. . . Anti-fascism must be embedded in broader struggles against oppression and exploitation. 3/

"In order to defeat fascism for good, we need to organize mass movements that address the root causes of our social crisis and fight for a better world." 4/4 @truthout.bsky.social

Defending Democracy Through Elections Won’t Be Enough to Stop Fascismtruthout.org The left must present a radical alternative to both fascism and capitalist democracy.

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