The reason we struggle to see #war , #fascism and #totalitarianism in this time period is because we have moved firmly into the post modern age.

#Russia using disinformation to change electoral outcomes in foreign countries does not look like war.

Red trucker caps don't look like fascism.

Doorbell cameras don't look like totalitarianism.

Our shared reality has collapsed, and with that our shared values and goals.

We will have to find ways to re-establish a common reality.

The blog "This Needs Fixin'" looks at systemic problems in our society and suggests ways to address them.

Here's a randomly-selected link to a vintage post from the archive, dated 2020/03/05:

Unity: The Spirit Of Fascism

https://this.needsfixin.net/2020/03/05/unity-the-spirit-of-fascism

#Politics #fascism #uniter
Unity: The Spirit Of Fascism – This Needs Fixin'

Politics, fascism, uniter

One title he **does** deserve
"Fascism" is a word that's been used a great deal these last few years. We come across it in our newspapers, we hear it in our newsreels, it comes up in our bull sessions.
#fascism #uspol #history #propaganda

Accountability is coming for their asses and it can't be obstructed forever.

DHS Inspector General to investigate the rise in deaths and the use of force at ICE detention centers

The reviews will examine whether there are systemic factors behind the increase in deaths since 2022 and if the facilities comply with applicable standards for the treatment of people in custody

https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-26/dhs-inspector-general-to-investigate-the-rise-in-deaths-and-the-use-of-force-at-ice-detention-centers.html

#uspol #fascism #justice #accountability

DHS Inspector General to investigate the rise in deaths and the use of force at ICE detention centers

The reviews will examine whether there are systemic factors behind the increase in deaths since 2022 and if the facilities comply with applicable standards for the treatment of people in custody

EL PAÍS English

Did you know that one of #Mullvad 's founders has donated millions to a local #fascist party in #Sweden?

https://www.flamman.se/techprofil-ger-miljoner-till-orebropartiet/

Daniel Berntsso, one of two of mullvad's founders made donations to the örebro party. Tthe örebro party are mainly known for using unusually aggressive rhetoric and #racism.

Whether you are a subscriber (seeking to not renew) or someone just concerned about creeping #fascism , you can let them know here: @mullvadnet

Techprofil ger miljoner till Örebropartiet

It-bolaget Mullvads grundare donerade fem miljoner – till parti som vill se ”storskalig återvandring”

Flamman

Did not know/remember this. Can't say I wouldn't have crossed paths with some of these foos either. Anton Levay used to be a regular at Sparky's, where I cooked on graveyards.

It happened here: When the American Front marched on Haight Street

How a posse of neo-Nazis and hipsters in San Francisco helped create today’s right-wing troll army

https://sf.gazetteer.co/it-happened-here-when-the-american-front-marched-on-haight-street

#uspol #SanFrancisco #California #History #fascism

It happened here: When the American Front marched on Haight Street

How a posse of neo-Nazis and hipsters in San Francisco helped create today’s right-wing troll army

This needs to blow up in their faces, once, and for all. Freedom of religion = freedom *from* religion, too, whether they like it or not. This is as un-Constitutional and un-American as it gets.

Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/26/texas-bible-required-reading-public-school?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

#uspol #fascism

Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students

Critics say mandating Bible reading for over 5m students breaches constitutional separation of church and state

The Guardian
So - looking for a new VPN (and Browser by association) provider soon since @mullvadnet give money to fascists.

Recommendations for a replacement are welcome.

#VPN #Fascism

#Fascism always has the same playbook.

In #india now, the Hindu nationalist party (#BJP, current PM Modi’s home) is just straight up telling people they’re not citizens if they’re Muslim.

Current tactic is to say “passports are not proof of citizenship”, which they used to be.

Things happening in the US have echoes everywhere. Whatever the solution is, we have to cross borders and work together.

https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/outrage-builds-over-passport-not-proof-of-citizenship-govt-shrugs-it-off-not-new-rule/cid/2167174