This edition of UTPOST is an invitation to move past the discomfort that the word “fascism” evokes, and to look at our current institutions with a critical, historical eye. We believe that an informed public is the only force capable of preventing the spread of fascism. In a world of populist rhetoric and administrative anonymity, clarity is a form of resistance. As we move further into 2026, the necessity of this study has never been more acute.

A huge thanks to our amazing writers and members.
– William Lundberg UAIA Editor