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Historically, anti-fascism includes:

WWII Allied resistance against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.

Civil rights and anti-authoritarian movements opposing dictatorships.

Modern efforts to counter extremist ideologies.

Methods of anti-fascism vary and may include:

Nonviolent actions: education, protest, organizing, voting, journalism.

Direct action: disrupting fascist organizing or propaganda.

Anti-fascism is not a single ideology or organization. It includes:

Liberals, social democrats, conservatives, anarchists, and socialists.

Journalists, civil rights groups, veterans, and everyday citizens.

Organized movements (e.g., resistance groups in WWII Europe) and informal activism.

Fascism is inherently dangerous and must be actively resisted before it can gain or consolidate power.

Authoritarianism, ultranationalism, and political repression should be opposed.

Pluralism, civil liberties, and democratic norms are worth defending.

Anti-fascism is a political stance and movement opposed to fascism and fascist-like ideologies, organizations, and governments.

At its core, anti-fascism holds that:

And what is anti-fascism?

The belief that fascism should be opposed and prevented, using political, social, and sometimes direct means, to protect democratic and human rights.

State control or direction of society: often including media, education, and parts of the economy (usually allowing private property but subordinated to state goals).

Rejection of liberal democracy: hostility to elections, pluralism, civil rights, and the rule of law when they limit state power.

Cult of the leader: portrayal of a single leader as the embodiment of the nation.

Suppression of dissent: censorship, intimidation, or violence against critics, the press, and opposition groups.

Militarism and force: glorification of military strength, violence, and obedience.

Authoritarian power: strong, centralized control by a leader or ruling elite, with little or no political opposition.

Extreme nationalism: the nation is exalted above individuals and minorities.