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Socialism 101: What is Fascism?
The terms far right, right populism and fascism are often used interchangeably in the media and public discourse today, but while all are connected and share particular features, fascism is distinct as the most extreme variant of far-right ideology.
The Battle of Cable Street: Lessons for combatting the far right
84 years ago today, on 4th October 1936, Communists and socialists came together with Jewish and Irish workers in an historic stand to stop Oswald Mosley and several thousand of his fascist Blackshirts from marching through the East End of London. In what became known as The Battle of Cable Street, Mosley and his thugs, with police protection, were blocked by an estimated 300,000 counter-protesters across east London.
Greece: the fascist threat
Deep economic crisis, savage austerity and social upheaval have polarised Greek society Deep economic crisis, savage austerity and…
Anelka’s salute a scandal – kick racism out of football
Although Nicolas Anelka has never been far from controversy, the West Broms striker’s behaviour took a darker turn…
Extreme-right parties in Europe form alliance
By Per-Ake Westerlund The EU’s crisis and extreme austerity measures has opened up the potential for right-wing extremist…
Greece: Challenging the Golden Dawn
By Katerina Kleitsa , Xekinima (CWI Greece) On 2 May the neo-fascist Golden Dawn attempted to distribute food…