The first two weeks of the Donald Trump presidency have featured a number of rather pressing developments that threaten the lives of thousands, if not millions, of people globally. While there are many voices asking me to “give him a chance” or “let him do his job” before I pass judgement, I need only turn to his cabinet nominations to glean some idea of what is yet to come.

Each day the list grows like some ever-expanding banquet of rotten, unseasoned, poorly-cooked dishes; We are expected to at least taste each distasteful dish before completely rejecting it. And now, the latest addition to this unsavory meal: Counselor to the President of the United States, Steve Bannon.

But what is special about Bannon? What is his unique blend of flavors and spices that makes him so revolting? Well, maybe it’s his implied anti-Semitic sentiments, which delighted to rear its head during Trump’s “self-written” inauguration speech especially through the white supremacist mating call “America First,” a phrase which has connections to American anti-Semitic sentiments during World War II.

Bannon took over as CEO of  Breitbart after the death of the founder, which is intended to be the web playground for the rising alt-right cultural movement, pronounced “neo-Nazi.” The party is composed of white nationalists (because supremacists doesn’t roll off the tongue as smoothly). I went on the website myself, read a few articles, intending to quote one, and then decided against it.

The articles are disappointing, at best. At worst, they’re infuriating and hurtful and make you feel helpless, which is, I imagine, a part of the point. I wouldn’t suggest reading one unless you’re down for a bout of second-hand shame.

I was planning on making a joke about how he looks like that uncle that always drinks too much at family gatherings and then talks too close so you can always smell it, but the mood for it has passed. There’s a genuine fear spreading through America right now. Men like Bannon cultivate such insecurity and fear by trying to rationalize homophobia, misogyny and racism.

Don’t misunderstand me, it’s not as though any of these characteristics are new; America has a shameful history of mistreating marginalized peoples. The worry stems more from the fact that it’s no longer hidden in the shadows, but has thrust itself into the light and acts freely within the highest offices of our government.

Which is why, of course, we must do all the more to fight it. It’s going to be a rough few years ahead, so buckle up, keep marching and never miss an opportunity to fight back against hate groups. Let them know they aren’t welcome in the light. Tell them to take those courses back to the kitchen.