Is this a new way of imposing an era of a new single thought? The single thought (from the French pensée unique) describes, with a negative sense, the absence of differentiation within the framework of the conceptions and of the political, economic and social ideas (see www.treccani.it). The term single thought can be used also by groups or individuals with extreme ideas, which can go as far as the elaboration of real theories of the political-media plot, with the aim of using this concept in a victimistic way in order to avoid an intellectual debate against those who think differently; falling into the paradox of creating and rising in defense of a new single thought that has as its aim the contrast of others' single thought (See www.ofce.sciences-po.fr) . In today's democracies, more and more free citizens are feeling stuck with a kind of slimy doctrine that insensibly envelops all rebellious reasoning, inhibits it, confuses it, paralyzes it and stifles it. This doctrine is the single thought, the only one authorized by an invisible and omnipresent thought police. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the collapse of communist regimes and the demoralization of socialism, the arrogance, haughtiness, and insolence of this new gospel have reached such a degree that one can, without exaggerating, qualify this ideological fury of modern dogmatism (La pensée unique). One of back-bone of this modern single thought a renewed ethno-nationalism. This ethno-nationalism conveys hate not only at countries level but also at groups level, are they political, ideologically, religious or irreligious, or gender-based.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), reacted to this "ugly, destructive ethno-nationalism" that is advancing both in many countries and in many social groupings by offering a list of suggestions to fight hate.  Here a summary of their list.

1-. Act. Do something. In the face of hatred, apathy will be interpreted as acceptance by the perpetrators, the public and — worse — the victims. Community members must take action; hate must be countered with acts of goodness. Pick up the phone. Call friends and colleagues. Host a neighborhood or community meeting. Speak up in church. Sign a petition. Lead a prayer.

2-. Join Forces. Reach out to allies from churches, schools, clubs, and other civic groups. Create a diverse coalition. Include children, police, and the media. Gather ideas and get everyone involved.

3-. Support the Victims. Hate crime victims are especially vulnerable. If you’re a victim, report every incident and ask for help. If you learn about a hate crime victim in your community, show support. Let victims know you care. Surround them with comfort and protection. Report every incident. Research your legal rights.

4-. Speak Up. Hate must be exposed and denounced. Do not debate hate group members in conflict-driven forums. Instead, speak up in ways that draw attention away from hate, toward unity. You can spread tolerance through social media and websites, church bulletins, door-to-door fliers, letters to the editor, and print advertisements. Hate shrivels under strong light.

5-. Educate Yourself. An informed campaign improves its effectiveness. Determine if a hate group is involved, and research its symbols and agenda. A hate crime must meet two criteria: A crime must happen, such as physical assault, intimidation, arson, or vandalism; and the crime must be motivated, in whole or in part, by bias. A bias incident is conduct, speech, or expression that is motivated by bias or prejudice but doesn’t involve a criminal act. Both demand unified and unflinching denouncement from individuals, groups, and entire communities. But they shall not be confused.

6-. Create an Alternative. Do not attend a hate rally. Find another outlet for anger and frustration and for people’s desire to do something. Hold a unity rally or parade to draw media attention away from hate.

7-. Pressure Leaders. Elected officials and other community leaders can be important allies. But some must overcome reluctance -and others, their own biases- before they’re able to take a stand.

8-. Stay Engaged. Promote acceptance and address bias before another hate crime can occur. Expand your comfort zone by reaching out to people outside your own groups. Hate usually doesn’t strike communities from some distant place. It often begins at home. Hold vigils, interfaith services, and other activities to bring together people of different races, religions, and ethnic groups.

9-. Teach Acceptance. Bias is learned early, often at home. Schools can offer lessons of tolerance and acceptance. Host a diversity and inclusion day on campus. Reach out to young people who may be susceptible to hate group propaganda and prejudice.

10-. Dig Deeper. Look inside yourself for biases and stereotypes. Commit to disrupting hate and intolerance at home, at school, in the workplace, and in faith communities. Acceptance, fundamentally, is a personal decision. It comes from an attitude that is learnable and embraceable: a belief that every voice matters, that all people are valuable, that no one is “less than.”