We were appalled to witness Trump supporters attacking the US Congress this week. Though these events were shocking, they were sadly predictable. The President of the United States not only failed to stop the violence but urged his followers on. We welcome the suspension of Donald Trump from Facebook, and we would encourage other platforms to take decisive action against incitement to violence online.
Tyler Merbler via Wikimedia Commons
It is vital to recognise the gravity of the threat posed by neo-fascists and the far-right, white supremacists, antisemites and Holocaust deniers. Please get involved in the work that is already happening to expose, challenge and confront them. Find out more from our friends at Hope Not Hate, the Southern Poverty Law Centre, and at the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right.
Look out for the Library’s upcoming events and exhibitions this year, as we draw on the historical record to gain further insights into the fight against fascism and antisemitism.
Articles of note:
- A Better Web: Regulating to Reduce Far-Right Hate Online, Hope Not Hate.
