A new political subculture could funnel people from leftism to authoritarianism.
Since the mid-2010s, the rise of the populist left and the populist right has shaken up the American political spectrum. Both movements have maneuvered to pressure and persuade the political establishment to adopt their objectives. But in recent years something unusual has been happening. We're seeing the formation of a pipeline that circumvents the center altogether — and directly connects left-wing to right-wing populism. A group of journalists and media personalities who once were at home on the far left has formed a niche but influential political subculture that encourages leftists to abandon leftism for the populist right. Its most recognizable faces are former icons of leftist discourse who have millions of diehard fans. This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. Read their full column here. |
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