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Civil War 2.0. Where some see nationalist populism, others see incipient fascism. Irreconcilable differences?Bracing ViewsAmerican Fascism: No Longer Misleading WJ Astore | Lt. Col. USAF (retired)

The internet has received a substantial amount of blame for the recent increase in political polarisation. Using US data, this column argues that, in fact, the internet has played no significant role in a generally increasing trend of political polarisation that goes back at least to the 1970s. The results highlight the importance of looking beyond convenient narrative explanations, and the need for a deeper understanding of the drivers of political sentiment. Although unmentioned, an...

American government, business and media institutions have lost legitimacy in the eyes of the people, said Duboisian scholar Dr. Anthony Monteiro. “This is a real opportunity for movement building, for coalition building,” said Montiero. “The growing contradiction between the majority of the American people and the elite is probably sharper than at any time in the last 70 years.” I hope this is an exaggeration. But there is little doubt that there is an attempt on both sides to discredit and...