Political disagreements are inevitable in any free society. Democracies depend on citizens holding different values, priorities, and visions for the future. One person may advocate for smaller government while another argues for stronger public institutions. Some support open immigration policies, while others favor tighter border controls. These disagreements are not signs that democracy is...
When extremist groups emerge within a democracy, comparisons to Nazi Germany often follow quickly. The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have frequently been described as modern brownshirts, America’s version of the SS, or even a new Gestapo. These comparisons carry enormous historical weight because the organizations they reference became central instruments in one of history’s most...
