Fascism


Lessons in History: Fascism in British politics

Despite the prominence of Nick Griffin of the BNP this week, the English, thankfully, have never taken well to fascism and the ridiculous figures who support it, writes Michael Stuchbery.

Just what is a fascist?

It’s an insult slung regularly at just about everyone from all over the political spectrum, but just who and what is really a “fascist”? Is it the synonymous with “Nazi”? Does it assume racism? The BBC goes in search of a definition.

Europe’s fascists on the rise

Europe’s neo-fascists achieved electoral success in the European elections. Should we start worrying? asks Jeff Sparrow.

Mayday! Mayday! Berlin’s Left implodes

And so it comes around again, the tiresome ritual of rocks and bottles, batons and boots. Ben Gook reports from the Berlin barricades.

The man who makes Wayne Carey look innocent…

Who’s more responsible for the toxic culture of elite sport: the young men who play the game or the old men who run it? asks Jeff Sparrow.