Three Yale professors have chosen to move to Canada, which serves as both a warning about the current state of political affairs in the U.S. and a call to action for those concerned about rising fascism. They cite fears around deportations and purges in key institutions as reasons for their departure. The historical context emphasizes the importance of establishing centers of resistance and organization in safer environments. They draw parallels between the current situation and the events leading up to fascism in the 1930s, urging vigilance and preparedness.
"If people are going to leave the United States or leave American universities, there are reasons for that. One thing you can definitely learn from Russians is that it's essential to set up centers of resistance in places of relative safety."
"The lesson of 1933 is you get out sooner rather than later. I've spent a lot of time in the last decade trying to prepare people if Trump were elected once, let alone twice."
"My colleagues and friends, they were walking around and saying, We have checks and balances. ... My God, we're like people on the Titanic saying our ship can't sink."
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