Thread by @MikeStuchbery_

If the last week has frightened you, I can relate.

Many of us feel powerless in the face of what seems to be resurgent fascism.

I have thought about it, and here are 10 things you *can* do to help combat it.

10/ The Nazis - as the most historically significant fascist regime - counted on media giving them a free ride, as well as leveraging their own media outlets as propaganda outlets.

Start paying for local and independent media, less beholden to large commercial interests.

9/ The propagandists of the Nazi Regime relied on clear rhetorical tricks that have been endlessly studied.

Today's fascists & white nstionalists use many of the same, refined on message boards & elsewhere.

Learn to identify their techniques. medium.com/@DeoTasDevil/t…

8/ I've often said that the Nazis operated at a slow drip, making changes slowly at first, before attacking the foundations of democracy.

Educate yourself by reading histories & first-hand accounts of pre-WW2 Nazi Germany.

These two great for newcomers.

7/ Nazis counted on the population turning on Jews, Roma & other minorities partly as they were dehumanised by propaganda.

Combat attempts at dehumanising migrants & Muslims by involving family & friends in community multicultural activities - see local government/council sites.

6/ One of the first things that the Nazis did in power was to ban all political parties. For years they had struggled against the KPD (Communist Party) & other smaller parties.

Join a party. Doesn't matter which. Really. Involve yourself in local branches. Keep them honest.

5/ One of the stated tactics used by this generation of fascists and white nstionalists is to overwhelm opponents with action and bad news - inducing a sense of hopeless & self-care.

Fight back by making a conscious effort to sleep, eat right & take regular soc med breaks.

4/ Nazis relied on hatred being normalized in word before action. The window of acceptable language - the Overton Window as it is referred to now - had to be shifted.

If you encounter hate online or IRL, record & mate a report if you are able to local police.

3/ The Nazis, funnily enough, faced some of their biggest battles in the courts - civil liberties were harder to strip away than they first stop.

Make a regular donation, or join an organization such as @libertyhq (UK), @ACLU (US) or other that safeguards rights.

2/ The Nazis faced some of their greatest opposition during the late 20s and early 30s in places like Berlin, that had a culture of solidarity.

Change is made by those who turn up. Find out what issues impact your area & join community actions. They will build you bridges.

1/ The ballot box didn't save Germany from the Nazis, but voter apathy certainly made it easier for them to take control of the government by degrees.

Vote at every level. Stay registered. Drag friends and family to vote. Vote like your life depends on it.

If you liked these suggestions, please pass them on. If you would like clarification, ideas for more resources, or to offer a critique - please do!

Thanks for reading and know this - the situation is far from hopeless. Together, we can stop fascism.