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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
S. E. Cupp

Right-wing nationalism comes to ... Sweden?

From left, Swedish Prime Minister and leader of the Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson; Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party; and Jimmie Akesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, are pictured in Stockholm on Sept. 9. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images)

As we look ahead to midterm elections, where election deniers are on the ballot in 27 states, it’s still mind-blowing to consider how we got here in just a few years. And the answer, most bluntly, is a rise in right-wing nationalism.

After lying dormant for some time, the contours of this new and arguably ascendant movement are by now well-known. There are many characteristics, most of which are deeply troubling if you’re a fan of democracy, including but not limited to:

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