Fascism isn't new in America. Letting it win would be.

Happy September. The election is beginning. The first absentee ballots are about to be mailed. In many states, early in-person voting starts Sept. 18. (Check your state’s schedule and make sure you’re registered here.)

Once again, the presidential election pits a flawed liberal against a fascist. It seems—maybe? far too late?—like we’re nearly ready to h…