Last weekend I spoke via zoom to the Humanists of Greater Portland. A few key points:
- Under Trump 2.0, we are in a crucial window of time to resist fascism, after which we may not be able to resist through normal public means. (Tarso Ramos suggests we may be in a crucial “12 to 18-month window.”)
- Fascism is a social movement seeking power, always already connected to sources of power. We defeat it not by policing, dialogue, or elections, but through building an alternative social movement.
- We should focus on moving people along the “spectrum of allies,” getting those who passively agree with us involved in movements, getting people who are neutral to become aware, and raising questions for conservatives who are passively watching. By and large, we should not waste our time attempting to win over entrenched supporters of fascism and Christian nationalism, but rather focus on mobilizing with those we can reach.
Video of my talk is available here: https://youtu.be/qYcVSWFFbuM.
Dr. Joan Braune -- News & Updates 