Histories of Violence: What Does an Anti-Fascist Life Actually Feel Like?

THIS IS THE 30th in a series of dialogues with artists, writers, and critical thinkers on the question of violence. This conversation is with Natasha Lennard, an author, activist, and journalist whose work has been featured in many publications, including The Intercept, The New York Times, and Esquire. Her latest book is Being Numerous: Essays on […] The post Histories of Violence: What Does an Anti-Fascist Life Actually Feel Like? appeared first on Los Angeles Review of Books. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Review of Books'

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