authoritarian

An Authoritarian Leader has been chosen by the voters

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An Authoritarian Leader has been chosen by the voters

Lisa Lerer from The New York Times outlined the aftermath of Trump’s victory for readers. Donald Trump clearly stated his intentions to the American people. He promised to use military force against his political opponents, dismiss thousands of career public servants, conduct military-style deportations of millions of immigrants, undermine the independence of the Department of … Read more

American higher education is unprepared for authoritarian rule (opinion)

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American higher education is unprepared for authoritarian rule (opinion)

These conversations should involve discussing the potential consequences of compliance with authoritarian measures, such as the erosion of academic freedom and the stifling of dissent. Second, colleges and universities should develop contingency plans for protecting vulnerable members of their communities, such as undocumented students, international students, and faculty and staff who may be targeted for … Read more