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URL:https://jewishlifect.org/events/gwcjl-speaker-series-ruth-ben-ghiat-on
 -anti-semitism-and-fantasies-of-national-purity-from-mussolini-to-the-pres
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SUMMARY:GWCJL SPEAKER SERIES: Ruth Ben-Ghiat on "Anti-Semitism and Fantasie
 s of National Purity\, from Mussolini to the Present"
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp\;\n\nThe presence of anti-Semitism and extremist groups t
 hroughout history continues to the present day and is of increasing concer
 n. Our speaker and her subject are timely.\n\nRuth Ben-Ghiat is a historia
 n and commentator on fascism\, authoritarian leaders\, and propaganda — 
 and the threats these present to democracies. An MSNBC Opinion Columnist a
 nd author or editor of six books\, with over 100 op-eds and essays in&nbsp
 \;CNN\,&nbsp\;The New Yorker\,&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;The Washington Post\, she b
 rings historical perspective to her analyses of current events. Her insigh
 t&nbsp\;into the authoritarian playbook has&nbsp\;made her an expert sourc
 e for television\, radio\, podcasts\, and online events around the globe.\
 n\nCurrently a Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York Univer
 sity\, the recipient of Guggenheim\, Fulbright\, and other fellowships\, a
 nd Advisor to Protect Democracy\, Ruth Ben Ghiat is also an MSNBC columnis
 t and a regular contributor to CNN\,&nbsp\;The Washington Post and other m
 edia outlets.&nbsp\;\n\nHer recent book\, “Strongmen: Mussolini to the P
 resent” offers a historical perspective and study of world leaders and h
 ow they have used propaganda\, corruption\, violence\, and machismo to gai
 n strength and influence and effect change in recent decades.\n\nJoin us f
 or what is sure to be another terrific Speaker Series program!\n\nWish tha
 nks to our generous sponsors\, Gloria and Marty Greenstein and the Rene Bl
 och Foundation.\n\n[gravityform id="3" title="true" description="true"]\n\
 n&nbsp\;
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