Source: ProSocial Libertarians
by Andrew Jason Cohen
“The last decade or so has seen an increase in nationalism across the globe. From Victor Orban to Christian Nationalists and MAGA fans in the US, nationalism seems to be on the rise. Even amongst those interested in reducing polarization, there are people suggesting that the way forward is to cultivate solidarity amongst co-nationals. Democrats and Republicans, we are told, should see themselves as Americans first, party-members second. While there is some truth to such claims, they too easily morph into a claim that we need some sort of national creed (or ‘creedal religion’) in order to make the country better, ending polarization and the vitriol it brings. I find such claims disturbing. Desires for national solidarity, I would suggest, are ‘nationalism light.'” (10/01/24)
https://prosociallibertarians.substack.com/p/cultivate-solidarity