Fascism in America – Editor’s Note

From its inception 4strugglemag has pointed out and analyzed the growing police state that is creeping across and settling into America and all of our lives, like a virulent virus. The state uses fear, intimidation and the war to increase its police state power, even as more voices are speaking out against this government repression.

The reality of increasing police powers at the expense of the publics’ rights and peoples’ freedom, is the reality of fascism. In order to more fully understand fascism, 4strugglemag is printing a slightly edited analysis of fascism here in the U.S., by Shaka Sankofa Zulu, Chairman of the New African Black Panther Party – Prison Chapter (NABPP-PC). Following that we are printing excerpts of the essay “What is Fascism?”, by Kevin Rashid Johnson, the Minister of Defense of the NABPP-PC.

The original Black Panther Party was one of the most important and dynamic organizations in modern American history. It was of course known for its militancy and “serve the people” community programs. What some readers may not be aware of, is that the Panthers were also viewed, by many in the New Left, progressives and revolutionaries, as the organization that usually offered the best clear breakdown and analysis of the economic, social and political realities in the U.S. This new Panther Party is continuing this important work and we recommend that people check out their publication, “Right On!” You can contact them at:

Rising Sun Press
P.O. Box 4362
Allentown, PA 18105