Don't Say DOGE: How Fascists Manipulate Our Language to Gain Power
When we use the words that fascists weaponize, we help them legitimize scams and propaganda.
Language and Power: A Fascist Tool
Fascist regimes thrive on propaganda. That’s why, as Timothy Snyder tells us in On Tyranny, it is crucial to respect our language (see chapter 9). Yet, I’m seeing a lot of talking heads and even reputable journalists inadvertently falling into a trap—they’re repeating and legitimizing the …
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