Can People in Frog Costumes Beat Fascism?
Reason Magazine • 2/25/2026
Summary
The "State of the Swamp" event explores the power and limits of absurdity and whimsy in political protest. It raises the question of whether people in frog costumes can effectively combat fascism.
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