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300,000 Protest Against Fascism: Lessons for Today
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- On October 4, 1936, 300,000 Londoners protested a British Union of Fascists march at Cable Street.
- It underscored the need for active anti-fascist resistance, echoed by recent protests in Bristol, England.
- The Arditi del Popolo in Italy exemplified early resistance, repelling fascists in 1922, while unity faltered among left groups.
- Historical lessons emphasize solidarity among leftist groups to counter fascism today.
