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Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver Controversial Christmas Message Highlighting Political Trends

Originally Published 20 days ago — by BBC

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Jimmy Kimmel will deliver a satirical Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4, humorously claiming that 'fascism has had a great year,' reflecting on the political climate and his recent suspension from his US talk show, which sparked debates on free speech and censorship.

Top US Movies of 2025: Riefenstahl Ranked Fifth

Originally Published 27 days ago — by The Guardian

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The documentary 'Riefenstahl' explores the life and work of Helene 'Leni' Riefenstahl, highlighting her influence on cinematic language and her controversial association with Nazi propaganda, while delving into her moral responsibility and the aestheticization of politics, ultimately revealing her self-perception and vanity.

Tensions Rise as Military and Political Figures Clash in America

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Zeteo

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Week 37 highlights Trump's alarming actions, including threats to military and civil liberties, attempts to undermine democratic institutions, and legal rebukes, alongside notable resistance such as a federal judge defending free speech, amidst ongoing political turmoil and government shutdown.

Trump's Anti-Terror Measures Targeting Ideological Views Raise Concerns

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge

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The article criticizes the Trump administration's designation of antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, arguing that it conflates anti-fascism with terrorism and aims to suppress free speech and critical discussion of fascism, reflecting broader concerns about language manipulation and authoritarian tendencies.

Thomas Pynchon's Paranoia and His Latest Detective Novel

Originally Published 3 months ago — by GQ

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The article explores Thomas Pynchon's new novel 'Shadow Ticket' and Paul Thomas Anderson's film adaptation 'One Battle After Another,' both delving into themes of paranoia, authoritarianism, and the chaos of modern life, highlighting Pynchon's complex, labyrinthine style and the contemporary relevance of his work's themes.

Thomas Pynchon's 'Shadow Ticket' marks a triumphant return with a sharp take on US fascism

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian

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Thomas Pynchon's first novel in 12 years, Shadow Ticket, is a noir mystery set in 1930s Wisconsin that explores themes of rising fascism, conspiracy, and chaos, linking past and present through a complex, wide-ranging narrative filled with genre references and social commentary.

Trump seeks to expand National Guard deployment amid domestic unrest

Originally Published 4 months ago — by People's World

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The article claims that President Trump is establishing a private military force and federalized National Guard units outside traditional legal and constitutional boundaries, raising concerns about authoritarianism, civil liberties, and the potential for a move toward fascism in the U.S.

Is MAGA's D.C. Action Resembling a Confederate-Style Occupation?

Originally Published 4 months ago — by People's World

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The article argues that the deployment of National Guard troops by Republican governors to Washington, D.C., under Trump’s influence, resembles a Confederate-style military occupation aimed at reversing racial progress and establishing a fascist regime, with historical symbolism and threats of increased militarization and control over Black and progressive cities.