Defending Drag: South London is still Anti-Fascist
Defending Drag: South London is still Anti-Fascist reports on the right-wing anti-drag protests and anti-fascist counter-protests in Honor Oak, South London in 2023.
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A Fascist Tulpa in the White House? Right-wing ‘Meme Magic’ and the Rise of Trump
In his book “Dark Star Rising: Magick and Power in the Age of Trump,” Gary Lachman explores the role of occult ideas in contemporary politics, particularly in the USA and Russia during the Trump era. Lachman delves into “New Thought,” Chaos Magic, and traditionalist influences on right-wing movements.
Book review by Neil Transpontine
National Action neo-Nazi Terror Group: Connections to Neofolk Scene
National Action was a British openly neo-Nazi group founded in 2013. The group cultivated a militant image and notoriously carried a banner with the slogan “Refugees not welcome” and the hashtag #hitlerwasright at public demonstrations. Since December 2016 the group has been proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000. Since the trials of three of the members connections to the Neofolk music scene emerged.
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Lewisham ’77 – Myth and Anti-fascist History
In August 1977, the National Front’s march in South East London met fierce resistance from anti-fascists, resulting in violent clashes known as the Battle of Lewisham. The event was commemorated on its 40th anniversary in 2017 to highlight its historical significance and contemporary relevance in fighting racism and fascism.
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Angry White People – Coming Face-to-Face with the British Far Right by Hsiao-Hung Pai (Book Review)
“Angry White People” by Hsiao-Hung Pai offers an in-depth look at the English Defence League (EDL), challenging the non-racist image they cultivate. By speaking directly with supporters and leaders, Pai reveals the group’s anti-Muslim sentiments and underlying racism. Set against Luton’s history and culture of multiculturalism, Pai explores the roots of EDL’s rhetoric and examines why the far right persists despite its inconsistencies. The book provides a nuanced view of British nationalism, its manifestations, and its opposition, within the broader context of societal change.
Read MoreUK Anti-Fascist Roundup
Extreme right wing groups in Britain have so far failed to capitalise on popular revulsion at the killing of a
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