Yale Scholar Jason Stanley Relocates to Canada Over U.S. Authoritarianism Concerns

Stanley, an expert on fascism, cites threats to academic freedom and his children's safety under Trump's second presidency as key reasons for his move.

Jason Stanley, a Yale professor and noted scholar on fascism, has officially announced his departure from the U.S. to join the University of Toronto.
Stanley attributes his decision to increasing authoritarianism under Donald Trump's second presidency, which he believes threatens academic freedom and democracy.
He expressed concerns for his Black and Jewish children, highlighting fears for their safety and the broader implications of the current political climate.
Stanley criticized the Trump administration's actions toward universities, including federal pressure on institutions like Columbia, as a chilling sign for higher education.
His move is framed as both a personal choice and a political statement consistent with his academic work on the dangers of authoritarianism.