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January 21, 2023 at 7:37 PM

We must fight for legal abortion everywhere

On the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we face the bitter reality that the fundamental, constitutional right to abortion has been brutally stripped away Friend, We are sharing with you the statement we received from Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights on on the 50th Anniversary of Roe V. …

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January 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM

The continuing January 6 Coup

discussion of the the continuing impact of the Trump coup attempt that seemed to culminate with the physical assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 Friend, The Continuing January 6 Coup Episode 141 uploaded January 8:  Host Sam Goldman; Paul Street, Editorial Board of RefuseFa…

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December 31, 2022 at 9:49 PM

Courage for 2023

As we look ahead to the New Year our show is committed to helping break people out of the deep freeze that paralyzes those who should be and need to be confronting, clear-eyed, the storms ahead Friend, Today, we’re sharing a year in review bringing together clips of previous inte…

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December 30, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Determined to stop an American fascism

Your donation to Refuse Fascism will help spread our urgent mission to expose, analyze, and stand against the consolidation of American fascism Friend The only force that can actually stop the consolidation of fascism is you, the people, guided and inspired by a love for all huma…

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December 27, 2022 at 7:22 PM

Drag v Fascism

Sam Goldman talks to Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, organizer and writer, about the recent attack on power stations in Moore County, North Carolina, and how the attacks on drag story hours are being used by the larger fascist movement Friend, Drag vs Fascism Episode 139 uploaded December 2…

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December 20, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Proud Boys & a New Era of American Fascism

Friend Before sharing the latest episode of the Refuse Fascism podcast we have to mention that it is a GOOD thing that the January 6 Committee referred Trump for criminal charges yesterday.  It CAN be part of confronting the fascist threat we face - IF the decent people in the U.…

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December 17, 2022 at 12:52 PM

Our latest podcast guest banned from Twitter

​Elon Musk’s says he’s a free speech 'absolutist,' but the only accounts that they’re restoring at all are accounts that are just on the far right Friend, One of the podcast guests from this week's Refuse Fascism Episode 137, Micah Lee, was removed from Twitter Thursday. Micah i…

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December 15, 2022 at 2:31 PM

we break through the noise

Refuse Fascism, a weekly podcast, features commentary on breaking events, interviews with scholars and activists from a variety of perspectives Friend, Your donation to Refuse Fascism will help spread our urgent mission to expose, analyze, and stand against the consolidation …

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December 13, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Flag, the cross & the little blue bird

Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Phillip Gorski, professor of sociology at Yale & Micah Lee of The Intercept Friend, The Flag and the Cross and the Little Blue Bird Episode 137 Uploaded December 11: Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Phillip Gorski, professor of sociology at Yale, about th…

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December 9, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Christian Dominionism & Fascist Momentum

Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, assistant professor of religion and anthropology at Northeastern University about Christian Dominionism, rising antisemitism Friend, Christian Dominionism and Fascist Momentum Refuse Fascism Episode 136 uploaded December 4: Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. S…

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December 7, 2022 at 1:27 PM

Pledge your continued determination to stop an American fascism

The only force that can actually stop the consolidation of fascism is you, the people, guided and inspired by a love for all humanity to wrench the future away from these fascists. Dear Friend, This year, we saw a terrible consequence of downplaying and normalizing the fascist …

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December 1, 2022 at 12:41 AM

Tomorrow: Protests 1 year since SCOTUS "debated" Roe

Your contribution to Refuse Fascism helps expose, analyze and mobilize action against the very real threat of fascism coming to power in the US Friend, Thursday, December 1: Join & support nationwide protests on the 1 year anniversary of the Supreme Court argument on overtur…

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November 29, 2022 at 1:48 AM

Show it on your forehead: a gift for you, others, and humanity

Your contribution to Refuse Fascism helps expose, analyze and mobilize action against the very real threat of fascism coming to power in the US Friend, This Giving Tuesday give to help people understand and act to stop the threat of American fascism. Your contribution to Refuse F…

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November 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Refusing fascism in today's situation

Sam Goldman chats with fellow RefuseFascism.org co-editors Coco Das and Paul Street about the aftermath of the 2022 midterms Friend, The Aftermath of the Midterms Episode 135 uploaded November 20: Sam Goldman chats with fellow RefuseFascism.org co-editors Coco Das and Paul Stre…

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November 23, 2022 at 3:54 PM

Refusing fascism & the aftermath of the Midterms

Sam Goldman chats with fellow RefuseFascism.org co-editors Coco Das and Paul Street about the aftermath of the 2022 midterms Friend, The Aftermath of the Midterms Episode 135 uploaded November 20: Sam Goldman chats with fellow RefuseFascism.org co-editors Coco Das and Paul Stre…

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November 15, 2022 at 1:40 AM

Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism–and What Comes Next

Sam Goldman speaks with Brad Onishi, a former insider in the Christian nationalist movement Friend, If you haven't caught up on the latest episode of the Refuse Fascism, here is what we have in store for you this week. If you already listened -- be sure to send us your thoughts a…

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November 8, 2022 at 1:01 PM

The GOP’s Christian Supremacy Problem

Sam Goldman interviews writer Sarah Posner about antisemitism, Christian Zionism and increasing anti-trans hysteria in the radicalizing Republican Party Friend, The GOP’s Christian Supremacy Problem Episode 133 unloaded November 6: Sam Goldman interviews writer Sarah Posner abo…

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November 3, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Teddy Wilson: The right learns from each other; we should too

Latest developments including the wave of anti-semitism coming from prominent powers & ground soldiers Friend, Teddy Wilson: Fascist Violence Accelerated Episode 132 uploaded October 30: Sam Goldman interviews writer Teddy Wilson about the latest developments from the fascis…

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November 1, 2022 at 12:24 PM

Teddy Wilson: Fascist Violence Accelerated

Latest developments including the wave of anti-semitism coming from prominent powers & ground soldiers Friend, Teddy Wilson: Fascist Violence Accelerated Episode 132 uploaded October 30: Sam Goldman interviews writer Teddy Wilson about the latest developments from the fascis…

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October 25, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Andrew Seidel: American Crusades & the Supreme Court

Sam Goldman interviews Andrew Seidel, a constitutional and civil rights attorney Friend, American Crusades & the Supreme Court Episode 131: Uploaded October 23  Sam Goldman interviews Andrew Seidel, a constitutional and civil rights attorney and the author of two books: The…

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October 18, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Women, Life, Freedom

The courageous movement in Iran is reaching an incredibly inspiring new stage that needs to be understood, learned from and supported Friend, Women, Life, Freedom Episode 130 uploaded October 17: The courageous movement in Iran is reaching an incredibly inspiring new stage that …

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October 15, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Saturday 3 pm Webinar "Voting is Not Enough" to win legal abortion

Sam Goldman interviews historian of fascism Federico Finchelstein,about the upcoming run-off election in Brazil for incumbent fascist Bolsonaro ...Friend, “Trump of the Tropics” + 100 Days Post-Roe Episode 129 uploaded October 9 Sam Goldman interviews historian of fascism Feder…

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October 12, 2022 at 7:47 PM

"Trump of the Tropics" follows the fascist playbook

Sam Goldman interviews historian of fascism Federico Finchelstein,about the upcoming run-off election in Brazil for incumbent fascist Bolsonaro ...Friend, “Trump of the Tropics” + 100 Days Post-Roe Episode 129 uploaded October 9 Sam Goldman interviews historian of fascism Feder…

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September 29, 2022 at 3:12 PM

It Can, It Has, It Is Happening Here

Sam Goldman talks to Paul Street and Anthony DiMaggio about Trump’s open embrace of the fascist QAnon movement, the kidnapping of Venezuelan migrants by Florida governor DeSantis, media and politicians’ normalization of fascism Friend, It Can, It Has, It Is Happening Here Sam Go…

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September 21, 2022 at 1:13 PM

If One Of Us Is Not Free, None Of Us Are

Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Heather Costello, an emergency room and hospice doctor impact of the Dobbs decision Friend, If One Of Us Is Not Free, None Of Us Are Episode 127 of the Refuse Fascism podcast uploaded September 18: Sunsara Taylor, co-host of The RNL (Revolution - Nothi…

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September 13, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Teddy Wilson on the Metastasizing Fascist Base

Sam Goldman interviews independent journalist and researcher Teddy Wilson about the base for fascism in the US Friend, Teddy Wilson on the Metastasizing Fascist Base Episode 126 uploaded September 11: Sam Goldman interviews independent journalist and researcher Teddy Wilson about…

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September 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM

GOP: Fascist, Nothing Semi- About It

Sam Goldman interviews freelance journalist Laura Jedeed about the recent history of that fascist organization through the lens of CPAC Friend, The GOP: Fascist, Nothing Semi- About It Episode 125 uploaded September 4: On the occasion of our 125th episode, RefuseFascism.org edito…

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September 1, 2022 at 12:35 PM

​Forced Birth in Victorian Times and Now ​

Sam Goldman interviews writer Kate Manning, author of My Notorious Life, a novel about a midwife and abortion provider from the 1800’s based on a true story Friend, Forced Birth in Victorian Times, and Now Episode 124 uploaded August 28: Sam Goldman Sam Goldman interviews writer …

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August 24, 2022 at 6:22 PM

What next from SCOTUS absent resistance?

Sam Goldman interviews Leah Litman, Assistant Professor of Law and University of Michigan and cohost of Strict Scrutiny podcast, discussing the past, present and future of the Trump-appointee dominated SCOTUS ...Friend, Leah Litman: SCOTUS Recap and Forecast Episode 123 uploaded …

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August 17, 2022 at 3:48 PM

In light of escalated talk of "civil war"

​Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Henry Giroux, renowned educator and author Friend, The Nazification of American Education Episode 122 uploaded August 14: Sam Goldman talks about the raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago (in particular the fascists response) and welcomes Dr. Henry Giroux, renow…

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August 15, 2022 at 4:02 PM

The Nazification of American Education

​Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Henry Giroux, renowned educator and author Friend, The Nazification of American Education Episode 122 uploaded August 14: Sam Goldman talks about the raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago (in particular the fascists response) and welcomes Dr. Henry Giroux, renow…

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August 10, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Danger & potential in FBI raid on Trump

The FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago is increasing pressure on Trump. In this situation, there is continuing danger, and positive potential for the people to weaken a fascist leader and movement Friend, While the Refuse Fascism podcast takes its first ever break since beginning in …

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July 26, 2022 at 8:17 PM

Highland Park Mass Shooter Wasn’t A Lone Wolf

Rachael Wachstein witnessed not only this horrific event but recognized Crimo as one of the pro-Trump “Stop the Steal” fascists she had been counter-protesting around Highland Park over the past couple of years Friend, Highland Park Mass Shooter Crimo Wasn’t A Lone Wolf Episode 1…

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July 20, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Post-Roe Reality Check & January 6 Hearing

Host Sam Goldman is interviewed in this week's podcast on the "hellscape" of post-Roe, and revelations in the January 6 hearings Friend, Post-Roe Reality Check & January 6 Hearing Episode 119 posted July 17: Co-Producer Mark Tinkleman interviews host Sam Goldman about specifi…

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July 13, 2022 at 6:27 PM

Christian Theocracy, the Crusades, & Modern-Day America

Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Thomas Lecaque about apocalyptic Christianity, the GOP in 2022 and the medieval roots of support for secular fascists, like Trump, from Christian Nationalists Friend, Christian Theocracy, the Crusades, & Modern-Day America Episode 118 uploaded July …

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July 5, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Overturning Roe: A Watershed Moment for U.S. Fascism

Over the past couple weeks SCOTUS has issued a series of rulings that flag that they are no longer concerned with the appearance of legitimacy: rights no longer need to be read to people arrested by the police, states cannot issue laws restricting who can Friend, Overturning Roe:…

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June 20, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Rally @Supreme Court Tuesday 9am: Let them see our courage

Tomorrow the Supreme Court Could Overturn Roe? Hell No! 9:00 am Rally Supreme Court Friend, We received this from RiseUp4AbortionRights.org: As early as tomorrow, Tuesday June 21, women could be stripped off their right to control their lives, their reproduction, their destinies…

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June 16, 2022 at 7:28 PM

“White Replacement Theory” & Fascism

Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Federico Finchelstein Friend, Federico Finchelstein: “White Replacement Theory” & Fascism Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Federico Finchelstein on the recent Op Ed he wrote with Dr. Jason Stanley in the LA Times: White Replacement Theory is Fascism’s New…

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June 3, 2022 at 12:35 PM

Confronting & Rejecting a Culture of Fascist Violence

In the aftermath of the horrific massacre of schoolchildren in Uvalde, Texas, which was close on the heels of a white supremacist killing spree in Buffalo, NY, we’re re-sharing the extremely relevant interview Sam Goldman did with Dr. Carol Anderson Friend, Confronting & Rej…

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May 25, 2022 at 7:26 PM

Act Now to Defend Roe + Abortion Rights

Join in nationwide protests this Thursday May 26 to raise your voice and raise hell as SCOTUS is on the verge of overturning Roe and allowing many abortion bans to go through Friend, Acting Now to Defend Roe + Abortion Rights Episode 112 of the Refuse Fascism podcast uploaded Ma…

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May 17, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Thousands Rise Up to Say: Overturn Roe? Hell No!

We will make clear to the woman-haters on the Supreme Court and everywhere else that if they take away the right to abortion, their society will be prevented from functioning at all. We will NOT go back! Friend, Thousands Rise Up to Say: Overturn Roe? Hell No! Episode 111 Uploade…

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May 12, 2022 at 12:03 AM

Overturning Roe, A Brutal Lesson for Feminists on Resistance

Susana Chiarotti, Latin American Liaison for the Sisterhood is Global Institute about the global implications of this ruling and the immediate challenge facing the abortion rights movement in the US. Overturn Roe? HELL NO! STOP the Supreme Court From Taking Away the Right to Abo…

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May 7, 2022 at 7:48 PM

Overturn Roe? Hell No!

Boston Globe columnist Marcela García about her recent piece about the “Green Wave” movements in Latin America that have decriminalized abortion in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico Friend from RiseUp4AbortionRights.org: Overturn Roe? Hell No! STOP the Supreme Court from Decimatin…

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May 3, 2022 at 11:04 AM

Emergency Alert: Take to the Streets

A leaked draft memo from Samuel Alito on May 2 indicates the intention of the fascist majority on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friend, Received from RiseUp4AbortionRights.org: A leaked draft memo from Samuel Alito on May 2 indicates the intention of the fascist ma…

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April 26, 2022 at 8:06 PM

January 6th Was a Dress Rehearsal

Trump is shoring up support in local legislatures in preparation for his 2024 run for the presidency while revelations of the continuing domination of the GOP continue Friend, January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal Episode 108 Uploaded April 24:  Trump is shoring up support in local le…

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April 21, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Fearless Activists Mobilize on the Precipice of Fascist Anti-Abortion Victory

Sunsara Taylor interviews high school and college student activists from around the country about what fuels their determination to stand up for the right to abortion Friend, Episode 107 Uploaded April 17: Sunsara Taylor interviews high school and college student activists from …

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April 14, 2022 at 8:37 PM

Kentucky Goddamn: a message from Sunsara Taylor on abortion rights

Kentucky just became the first state to effectively ban all abortions. The only two abortion clinics in the state were forced to stop performing abortions today. This is an atrocity! Friend, We're sharing this from Sunsara Taylor, an initiator of RefuseFascism.org who is leading…

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April 13, 2022 at 4:44 PM

Trans Resistance in Texas & Keeping Abortion Legal

Juniper Porter: What the GOP is going for, they're testing the waters. This is only the beginning. This is the right wing's test case to rollback things like Roe, to rollback the legalization of gay marriage, to rollback civil protections Friend, Trans Resistance in Texas + Righ…

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April 4, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Black Women in the Crosshairs of Assault on Abortion

Sikivu Hutchinson: with abortion bans, communities of color in general and black women in particular have been the most negatively and catastrophically impacted, as other "third world" countries are decriminalizing abortion. Friend, Alert: Monday April 4 5:00 pm ET Sam Goldman, …

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March 31, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Paul Street: False Narratives on the War in Ukraine

Friend, Paul Street: False Narratives on the War in Ukraine Episode 104 Uploaded March 27 We share the presentation from a recent webinar held with historian and writer Paul Street, member of the Refuse Fascism Editorial Board. Paul’s most recent book is This Happened Here: Ameri…

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