Jason Stanley

philosophy professor at Yale University, author of How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them

Professor of philosophy at Yale University and author of the upcoming book “How Fascism works”

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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?

France’s far-right stuns with victories in European elections

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?

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In the Netherlands, a far-right political party dominated last week's parliamentary elections.

What’s driving voters to far-right candidates around the world?

In the Netherlands, a far-right political party dominated last week's parliamentary elections.

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Right-wing politicians are gaining power in countries such as Israel, Sweden, and Italy.

Right-wing populists gain power during turbulent times, says Yale professor

Right-wing politicians are gaining power in countries such as Israel, Sweden, and Italy.

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