Fascism's hallmark includes disdain for intellectuals and the arts, promoting censorship and hostility towards higher education. Recent trends in book bans and specific instances of academic firings underscore this growing conflict. The moves by states like Texas and North Dakota to introduce bills that could undermine tenure reflect a chilling atmosphere for free expression in academia. Such actions threaten the sanctity of academic freedom and provoke concerns about the politicization and safety of educators expressing diverse viewpoints.
Fascist nations often promote disdain for intellectuals, censoring academia and attacking free expression in the arts, which threatens the integrity of higher education.
Tenure means little if academics can be fired for political opinions; recent firings highlight the politicization of education and the attack on academic freedom.
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