The article discusses how elements of fascism are manifesting in modern American politics, focusing on Lawrence Britt's trait of disdain for intellectuals and the arts. It highlights the historical and ongoing hostility towards academia, including book bans and attacks on tenure. Recent actions in states like Texas and North Dakota, which propose banning tenure, illustrate a significant threat to academic freedom. These measures reflect a growing trend that echoes past fascist regimes and emphasizes the need for safeguarding intellectual discourse against political retaliation.
Fascist nations promote hostility towards higher education and the arts, censoring academics and attacking free expression, undermining the value of tenure in protecting dissenting opinions.
The increasing attacks on tenure, book bans, and removal of professors for their political views signal a concerning trend threatening academic freedom in the U.S.
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