Excellent. Just did it before bed. Maybe I’ll at least get like 50% of the luck a day late haha

Ok but if you forgot— does the 2nd of the month work. Asking for a friend 🙃

I feel like it’s so complex and deep. Def been on repeat for me too.

Thanks!!

It is critical to monitor these trends, advocate for democratic values, and engage in constructive dialogue to address these concerns. 18/18

I think we all feel this so deeply and feel so scared for the future and tbh I don’t know what it holds but I do know I will advocate daily for #democracy

While there are warning signs of democratic backsliding in the U.S., labeling the situation as outright fascism may not fully capture the complexity of the current political landscape.. 17/18

Public Awareness and Participation: A healthy democracy requires informed citizens who participate actively in elections and advocate for the rule of law and equality #vote vote vote!! 16/18

🔑Considerations

Resilience of Institutions: The U.S. Constitution, a strong civil society, and active media serve as safeguards against authoritarianism. However, these systems are only as strong as the public’s willingness to uphold them. 15/18

Use of Paramilitary Groups: The presence of armed militias and their involvement in political demonstrations has alarmed many observers.

Populist Rhetoric: Political leaders on both sides have used populist rhetoric to appeal to “the people” while demonizing the opposition. 14/18

Erosion of Democratic Norms: Efforts to undermine trust in institutions like the judiciary, the press, and election systems have been documented. ✔️✔️✔️ (#tiktok #fakenews #unfair sound familiar?) 13/18

Scapegoating: Immigrants, certain religious groups, and racial minorities have been targeted in political rhetoric, which some interpret as an effort to create “us vs. them” divisions. 🫣 12/18

Authoritarian Tendencies: leaders or political figures disregarding democratic norms, challenging the legitimacy of elections, consolidating power.

Polarization and Nationalism: U.S. increasing polarization, with rhetoric emphasizing “America First” nationalism/ hostility 4 globalization. 11/18

While it would be an oversimplification to say the U.S. is fully heading toward fascism, the following aspects may be seen as aligning with features of fascism: 👹 10/18

Does the Current U.S. Political Climate Resemble Fascism?

The U.S. is a democracy with strong institutions and constitutional protections, but trends and events in recent years have raised concerns about the potential erosion of democratic norms. 9/18

Populism: Using rhetoric to appeal to “the people” while portraying elites, intellectuals, or minority groups as enemies. 👱🏻‍♂️

Focus on Tradition: Romanticizing a mythic past and opposing social or cultural change perceived as undermining traditional values. 8/18

Anti-Democracy: Distrust or rejection of democratic norms, such as elections, checks and balances, and civil liberties. 🚫

Cult of Personality: Elevation of a leader to a heroic or godlike status, portraying them as the savior of the nation 🍊 7/18

Economic Corporatism: State control or coordination of the economy in a way that serves the state’s goals, often through partnerships with large businesses. 🧐💰6/18

Scapegoat/ Xenophobia: Targeting specific groups (e.g., immigrants, ethnic minorities, religious groups) as threats to national purity or security. 5/18