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Upcoming Lucid Events & My Live with Joyce Vance

2 weeks ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat |Joyce Vance

Welcome back to Lucid, and hello to all new subscribers. Here are some upcoming events. At 12:30-1:30pmET today I will be doing a Substack Live with Anand Giridharadas of The Ink. We always have thoughtful exchanges and today will be no exception. To join, just download the Substack App from the App Store, enable notifications, and click on the join link at 12:30. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. There is no need to register for this Live and everyone is welcome.
Reg. Info Today's Q&A, 1-2pmET

3 weeks ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Welcome back to Lucid, and hello to all new subscribers. Here is the link to register for the Zoom at 1-2pmET. Marc Elias has a last-minute conflict and is very sorry he cannot join us, we will host him on August 8 instead. I am delighted to tell you that an expert on broligarchs will join us instead to speak about the Trump-Musk drama: the wonderful Br…
Update: Rep Casar Cannot Join Us

3 weeks ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Hi Everyone, the schedules of members of Congress can be unpredictable, and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), who was supposed to join us tomorrow at 12:15, has to reschedule. Many of you sent in great questions for Rep. Casar and we will keep them on hand. Our customary 1-2pmET gathering will go on tomorrow as scheduled with guest Marc Elias. Paying subscribers will receive a link tomorrow at 10AMET to register for the Zoom gathering.
“The Whole Government is DOGE Now”: The Coup's Second Wave Begins

3 weeks ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Welcome back to Lucid, and a big hello to new subscribers. This Friday, June 6, we have a Q&A double-header: at 12:15pmET we have a 20-minute conversation with Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. A labor organizer and son of Mexican immigrants, he is fighting to raise wages for millions of American workers, expand immigrant rights, restore abortion rights and voting rights, protect veterans and seniors, and tackle the climate crisis.
“The Whole Government is DOGE Now”: The Coup's Second Wave Begins

3 weeks ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

America is now a laboratory of autocratic innovation, and it is vital for our nation’s future to be clear about what is happening. Here is a summary of the argument that follows. I have carefully considered every word because the language we use matters. The Donald Trump administration blends classic means of authoritarian takeover with something new: a power-sharing agreement between a president and a private individual, Elon Musk.
No Substack Live Tonight

3 weeks ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Hi Everyone, I scheduled a Live for tonight at 8:30pmET and then, hours ago, I cancelled it due to a conflict. I have no idea why no one got a message that it is not happening. I apologize for any inconvenience. I will be back tomorrow with an essay on the U.S. 2025 coup as a techno-authoritarian innovation, and information about our Q&As on Friday, June 6, at 12:15pmET with Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), Chair of the Progressive Caucus, and at our customary 1-2pmET time with Marc Elias.
On Self-Care in Difficult Times, and the Value of Hope

1 month ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Welcome back to Lucid, and hello to all new subscribers. Our next Q&A will take place on Sunday, June 1, 8-9pmET. It will be “just us” again, so we’ll have plenty of time for questions. Then we have a series of great guests, all on Fridays, 1-2pmET: June 6, Marc Elias; June 13, Amy McGrath; June 20, Jonathan Metzl. Those who cannot attend will find the video of my remarks on the Lucid home page, videos tab.
Decoration Day Despot: Trump Disrespects Those Who Embody Valor and Integrity He Will Never Possess

1 month ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Welcome back to Lucid, and hello to all new subscribers. Almost 500 of you attended last night’s Q&A, and we had a great discussion about corruption, President Donald Trump’s apparent desire to use the military for domestic ends, and more. Thanks to everyone for your great questions and comments in the chat. Those who could not attend will find the video of my remarks on the Lucid home page under the videos tab. Our next Q&A will take place on Sunday, June 1, 8-9pmET.
On Nazi Salutes and Trumpism as Fascism

1 month ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Welcome back to Lucid, and hello to all new subscribers. This is a reminder that because I am in Lausanne for a conference on Fascism and Antifascism, our next Q&A will be held on Sunday, May 25, 8-9pmET. It will be “just us” and so there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Paying subscribers will receive a link on Sunday at 5pmET to register for the Zoom gathering.
Arresting Judges, the Trump Administration Follows the Autocratic Playbook

1 month ago | lucid.substack.com | Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Welcome back to Lucid, and hello to all new subscribers. This week I am in Lausanne at a conference on Antifascism. I am giving the opening keynote address on “What it Means to Study Fascism and Antifascism Today.” On May 21, I will be on Radio Suisse speaking (in French) with journalist Renaud Malik at 18:45 local time, and on May 23 at 18:00, I will be in conversation (in English) at the Théâtre Vidy with Prof. Stefanie Prezioso of the University of Lausanne.