Reimagining democracy

IN a time of deepening political crisis

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    Educational sessions on anti-racism, anti-semitism, misogyny, & fascism; along with security consultations for groups and organizations.

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    Bi-weekly virtual discussions on anti-racist, anti-fascist, & democracy-building practice in a time of deepening political crisis.

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    The American Id Podcast explores the history of white supremacy, anti-Semitism, and misogyny in the United States and offers tools for combating American fascism today.

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Podcast
BONUS: Hobbit-Camp Fascists
BONUS: Hobbit-Camp Fascists

In this bonus episode, we’re digging into the controversy over Italy’s new neo-fascist prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and the far-right Tolkien-obsessed cultural movement that helped spawn her.

2. Eye of Sauron: Frodo Lives!
2. Eye of Sauron: Frodo Lives!

In today’s episode, we go back in time, when the hippies discovered The Lord of the Rings, making J.R.R. Tolkien an icon for the counter-culture, from Joni Mitchell to Dungeons and Dragons.

BONUS: Review-Bombers and Billionaire Trolls
BONUS: Review-Bombers and Billionaire Trolls

Today’s special, bonus episode interrupts our “Eye of Sauron” series to dig into the week’s Tolkien-centered, headline news.

1: Eye of Sauron: Rings of Power
1: Eye of Sauron: Rings of Power

Today’s episode kicks off our series on the American right’s obsession with Lord of the Rings. Craig tells Dani all about Amazon’s brand new, billion-dollar Rings of Power series.

Coming Soon
Coming Soon

The new American Id podcast, hosted by Drs. Dani Holtz and Craig Franson debuts September 1, 2022. Check out this sneak peek at the first episode.

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