FIGHTING FASCISM

The increased visibility of fascist and far-right organizations in the United States and elsewhere is sparking keen interest among a new generation. Important questions are posed: What is fascism? Why is it such a deadly threat? How can it be fought? How should it be fought?

In 1923, fascism was a new phenomenon, having come to power in Italy only the previous year. In the face of widespread uncertainty and confusion, German Marxist Clara Zetkin explained the nature of this new danger, proposing a sweeping plan for the unity of all victims of capitalism to counter the fascist threat.

Clara Zetkin's report and resolution to the Third Enlarged Plenum of the Communist International's Executive Committee in June 1923. contained in the present book have been translated by John Riddell from "Protokoll der Konferenz der Erweiterten Exekutive der Kommunistischen Internationale: Moskau, 12.-23. Juni 1923" (Hamburg: Verlag Carl Hoym Nachf., 1923).

Clara Zetkin was a German Marxist theorist, activist, and advocate for women's rights. In 1911, she organized the first International Women's Day.