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Why Trump?: Why Some People Support Him - How the Rest of Us Can Respond

Why Trump?: Why Some People Support Him - How the Rest of Us Can Respond

This book is for you if you want to understand why people support Trump and similar right-wing politicians and what it means for the future.

2024

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Trump Is Not a Fascist — It’s Worse Than That

Both Hitler and Trump are pathetic and delusional. Both are far right authoritarians. But their movements have different motivations and…

Oct 24

Trump Is Not a Fascist — It’s Worse Than That

Oct 24

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Two New Books Provide Constructive Insights into America’s Right Wing

It’s not about Trump — it’s bigger than that

Aug 29

Two New Books Provide Constructive Insights into America’s Right Wing

Aug 29

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. . . there are several fixes they can enact

Jul 3

If Medium Wants to Be Part of a Better Internet . . .

Jul 3

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My Boosted Articles

A reference for readers who enjoy high-quality articles dealing with serious topics

Jul 4

My Boosted Articles

Jul 4

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Why I’m on Medium

I’m an intellectual, not an academic; let me explain.

Feb 6, 2022

Why I’m on Medium

Feb 6, 2022

Douglas Giles, PhD

To the 60% of Americans Who Didn’t Vote for the Reactionary Right

My message

14h ago

To the 60% of Americans Who Didn’t Vote for the Reactionary Right

14h ago

Douglas Giles, PhD

My Last Words Before Election Day

I did my best, and I’m ready to move on

4d ago

My Last Words Before Election Day

4d ago

Douglas Giles, PhD

Let’s Call “Christian” Nationalism What It Is

False prophets of a false god

5d ago

Let’s Call “Christian” Nationalism What It Is

5d ago

Douglas Giles, PhD

Trump & Project 2025 Would Want to Ban My Textbook and My Profession

An issue that’s important to me and future students

Oct 30

Trump & Project 2025 Would Want to Ban My Textbook and My Profession

Oct 30

Douglas Giles, PhD

The Nazi Rally that Trump Tried to Recreate

Real American Fascists

Oct 29

The Nazi Rally that Trump Tried to Recreate

Oct 29

Douglas Giles, PhD

Douglas Giles, PhD

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Philosopher by trade & temperament, professor for 21 years, bringing philosophy out of its ivory tower and into everyday life. https://dgilesauthor.com/

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