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Bertrand Russell: Redefining the Public Intellectual in an Era of Rising Authoritarianism

Within days of his return to office, President Donald Trump unleashed a chilling display of authoritarianism, providing a stark reminder of the...

24.01.2025 10

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Henry Giroux

Beyond the Illusion: The Dark Dream of a Totalitarian Empire

Before even taking office, Trump has conjured grotesque visions of what he once called the dreams of a “unified Reich.” His delusions of grandeur,...

11.01.2025 2

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Beyond the Illusion: The Dark Dreams of a Unified Reich

Before even taking office, Trump has conjured grotesque visions of what he once called the dreams of a “unified Reich.” His delusions of grandeur,...

10.01.2025 20

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Rethinking Paulo Freire and Postcolonialism in the Age of Disposability

Freire’s  work remains a cornerstone for progressive educators, especially at a time when faculty are being fired for critical views, students...

06.12.2024 5

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Resisting Youth in the Age of Fascist Dream-Worlds

Hyper-capitalism is the death knell of democracy. It reduces everything to a commodity, monetizing and pathologizing every aspect of life. The...

15.11.2024 3

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America’s Descent Into Fascism Can Be Stopped

While it’s clear that American society changed dramatically with Reagan’s election and the corrupt rise of the billionaire elite, we must also...

08.11.2024 60

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Universities in Dark Times: Beyond the Plague of Neoliberal Fascism

In an era marked by unprecedented threats to democracy from rising authoritarian forces, universities—once celebrated citadels of democratic...

04.11.2024 30

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Trump, The Purge, Black Nazis and the Language of Apocalyptic Lies and Violence

At a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Trump invoked a chilling convergence of law, order, and violence—a cornerstone of what can only be...

04.10.2024 10

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Paulo Freire’s Legacy and the Necessity of Critical Pedagogy in Dark Times

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world –Nelson Mandela Paulo Freire, the radical Brazilian educator, would...

30.09.2024 20

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Scholasticide: Erasing Memory, Silencing Dissent, and Waging War on Education from Gaza to the West

The full scope of Israel’s assault on Gaza is revealed through its relentless military actions, characterized by indiscriminate violence against...

25.08.2024 70

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Henry Giroux