A blueprint for democracy to defend itself against fascism from 1937 – more important now than ever…

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This article discusses Karl Loewenstein's 1937 essay 'Militant Democracy and Fundamental Rights' as a blueprint for defending democracy against fascism. The author translates and summarizes the essay, highlighting its eerie relevance to today's political climate, especially with advanced tools like social media and AI. It covers key concepts such as fascism as a political technique, exploitation of legality, manufactured grievance, and paramilitary organization. The article emphasizes the need for cross-border collaboration and warns of modern amplification of these tactics.

A blueprint for democracy to defend itself against fascism from 1937 – more important now than ever…

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