ICYMI, yesterday's fascism watch post included a list of things you can do. On to Wednesday's fascist shenanigans! Trump Carrier kept a few thousand jobs in the US, yes. But Trump may have promised the company it wouldn't lose its $6 billion in federal contracts as part of … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, November 30
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Fascism Watch, November 29 (and some things you can do about it)
Today in American fascism... Trump Trump is now floating the idea (on Twitter, natch) that some forms of protest should be punished with loss of citizenship. Chair of the House Oversight Committee was gung-ho about investigating Clinton if she took office, but has lost … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, November 29 (and some things you can do about it)
Fascism Watch, November 28
Trump Trump can't hold office and profit from Trump Tower DC. The building is leased from the federal government, and the contract prevents elected officials from profiting from it. Trump thinks wages are too high. Keep on fucking that chicken middle class. The US media is … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, November 28
Oh, here we go: Fascism Watch, November 27
https://twitter.com/AlexSteffen/status/802910075199188993 If it wasn't already clear that Trump is setting himself up as an autocrat, I think today makes it pretty apparent that he's at least making the attempt. Trump / Transition Team & Cabinet Appointees / … [Read more...] about Oh, here we go: Fascism Watch, November 27
Fascism Watch, November 26
Saturday's authoritarianism in America: just a few stories, but all of them big. Trump Russian propaganda fueled our election news; “maintained contacts” with Trump campaign. Harry Reid to FBI director: In my communications with you and other top officials in the national … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, November 26
Fascism Watch, November 24-25
A day late and a post short thanks to the holiday. Here's your combined update for Thursday and Friday. https://twitter.com/KevinMKruse/status/801906962602557440 Trump "...it is not a matter of having a president-elect whom many dislike, but having a president-elect whose … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, November 24-25
Fascism Watch, November 22
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMnRKHEBAVO/ A roundup of outrageous things happening in America today! Trump Trump Foundation's IRS filings admit embezzlement. The newspaper owned by Trump's son-in-law would really like you to stop calling his Nazi supporters … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, November 22
Fascism Watch, November 23
Today's roundup of fascist fuckery in America! Trump Donald Trump Jr. met with Russians about Syria before the election was held. He was and is not an elected or appointed official. Trump has turned down most of the daily intelligence briefings he has been offered. The … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, November 23
Fascism Watch, November 21
I've become very aware over the last few months that many of my friends and family are simply not seeing the same news I am. I follow a number of journalists and activists on Twitter, and my Tumblr feed is half social justice issues and half fandom nonsense. As a result, things … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, November 21
