The hottest Far-right Substack posts right now

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A Trump presidency could unite Europe - in obedience

Gulf Stream Blues • 59 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. If Trump wins again, it could boost far-right parties in Europe. These parties are gaining popularity but not as much as Trump in the U.S.
  2. Some European leaders think a Trump presidency could shock Europe into becoming more independent. However, there's skepticism about whether this will really happen.
  3. It's likely that Europe's far-right might come together in support of Trump rather than against him, which could strengthen their power and influence.

The EU Parliament's right-wing 'Venezuela coalition'

Gulf Stream Blues • 79 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. The center-right European Peoples Party (EPP) is leaning towards the far-right, creating a coalition despite previous promises to avoid such alliances.
  2. A recent controversial vote awarded the Sakharov Prize to Venezuelan opposition leaders, showing the growing collaboration between the EPP and far-right parties.
  3. There's concern that if the EPP continues forming alliances with the far right, it could lead to a stronger right-wing coalition in the European Parliament.

The Far-Right Is Swiftly Unraveling

The Status Kuo • 22406 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. The far-right is targeting Taylor Swift and creating conspiracy theories around her.
  2. Some far-right influencers believe the Super Bowl is rigged to support Democrats.
  3. There are concerns that Taylor Swift's potential endorsement of Joe Biden is causing a stir among Trump allies.

American Far-right Fairy Tales About Russia

Erik Examines • 1209 implied HN points • 30 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. The American far right romanticizes Russia as a defender of white Christian identity, but that image is driven more by macho symbolism and political fantasy than by reality.
  2. Military success depends on training, organization, and practiced skills rather than on tough-guy looks or propaganda, so smaller well-prepared forces can beat larger showy ones.
  3. Russia’s ethnic, religious, and demographic trends—rising Muslim shares, low fertility, and low regular religious practice—undermine the idea that it’s a stable white Christian bastion.

Substack sent a push alert promoting a Nazi blog

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 6240 implied HN points • 29 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. Substack sent a notification promoting a Nazi-themed newsletter, which alarmed many users. Some people were surprised to see such content on a platform they thought was for regular blogs.
  2. The newsletter in question shared extreme views, including Holocaust denial and racially charged opinions. It aimed to attract those interested in white nationalist ideologies.
  3. Users speculated that the notification might have been a way to gain attention or engagement for Substack, which is partly funded by people linked to far-right views.
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The Intersectionality of Nick Fuentes

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 667 implied HN points • 10 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. He gives disaffected white men a clear sense of identity and purpose by promoting an explicit, militant white-centered ethos.
  2. He openly praises extremist leaders and actively seeks to organize whites as a political bloc, arguing that white political consciousness should be normalized.
  3. His ideology mixes elements from different political currents—borrowing race-focused ideas from the left—and has been amplified by mainstream media figures, increasing its reach.

Defeat Racism by Heightening the Contradictions

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3706 implied HN points • 17 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. There are two types of people in white nationalist groups: some are smarter and focus on ideas, while others are just angry and uneducated. This creates a conflict in their beliefs.
  2. A lot of the smart people might avoid extremist groups because they don’t want to associate with those who have more basic racist views. They care about progress and quality.
  3. Talking about these contradictions can help people see that there are better ideas out there. Engaging with their views might not win over everyone, but it can show some there's no future in extreme identity politics.

The Online Right Is Building a Monster

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2884 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. The online right is becoming more extreme, which might scare regular people. It's important to notice how this change is happening on social media platforms.
  2. Bullying can happen from both the left and right sides of politics. When some people gain power, they might misuse it to attack others they disagree with.
  3. The extreme views currently gaining popularity online may not align with what most Americans think. Many opinions expressed there could be perceived as crazy or offensive by a wider audience.

Sometimes You Do Have To Punch Right

Daily Dreher • 2417 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. Sometimes it is necessary to speak out against harmful ideas, even within one's own community.
  2. Calling out toxic beliefs and behaviors, even privately, is important to protect institutions and individuals.
  3. Prioritizing virtue over political power is crucial to combatting evil, regardless of ideological alignment.

LibsofTikTok is hiring an investigative journalist to launder her hate campaigns

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 1731 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. Libs of TikTok is looking to hire an investigative journalist to enhance their media image and legitimacy.
  2. The job involves verifying sources and facts, but it is associated with a controversial far-right media brand.
  3. Recent events show that their posts have led to significant backlash, including bomb threats to businesses.

The Last Twitter Show

WORLD GONE WRONG • 98 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. White supremacists have gained millions of followers on social media and have significant influence.
  2. The future of studying social networks like Twitter may become more challenging and costly due to potential changes on the platform.
  3. Despite the negative aspects, Twitter has served as a valuable platform for work, news, and connections.

Twitter Shoots Itself In The Head

Everything's Broken • 58 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. Elon Musk partnered with Tucker Carlson for a show on Twitter, raising concerns about premium video content hosting.
  2. Elon Musk has been amplifying far-right conspiracy theories, creating controversy.
  3. Tucker Carlson's past behaviors and beliefs, like the 'white replacement' theory, have been highly criticized, leading to his firing from Fox News.

The Dangers of the Far Right vs Far Left

Erik Examines • 44 implied HN points • 09 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. Fascism is a bigger threat to democracies than communism. Historically, countries with strong democratic systems have not fallen to communism, but many have suffered under fascist regimes.
  2. Communist revolutions often happened in oppressive settings where democracy wasn't an option. When allowed in democracies, socialists usually promote social welfare rather than totalitarianism.
  3. Many past atrocities are wrongly associated with socialism, while similar actions taken under capitalism are often overlooked. It's important to recognize the differences and not equate left-wing movements with dictatorship.

Reading, Watching 01.11.24

Unpopular Front • 21 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Far-right
  1. Investigative journalism uncovered a far-right party in Germany discussing a secret deportation plan with extreme right activists, including deporting citizens.
  2. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland party in Germany hit a record high in polling at 23 percent.
  3. This post is a regular feature for paid subscribers where the writer shares what they have been reading and watching recently.

Why now?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Far-right
  1. The toxic mass delusion known as 'Q' has resurfaced and is causing concerning impacts in society, including misinformation and seditious behavior.
  2. Various interesting articles have been shared, covering topics like transphobia, period trackers, ADHD communities, neuroscience breakthroughs, and underground party scenes.
  3. In the tech and media world, worker-owned platforms, unique internet content, diaspora community accounts, and the impact of online platforms on society are discussed.

Crude Futures: Hyberborean Mashup

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Far-right
  1. Internet movements like the alt-right and QAnon evolve through specific aesthetics to stay relevant and attract followers.
  2. Far-right aesthetic styles like terrorwave and fashwave had limitations in gaining popularity and spreading online compared to QAnon's more adaptable and engaging aesthetic.
  3. The emergence of 'Hyperborean Mashup' as a far-right aesthetic response to QAnon, blending complex symbolism, conspiracy theories, and intense visuals, reflects a deeper search for transformation and meaning within the far-right community.