Yale Professor Moves to Canada Over Trump Concerns

Yale University professor Jason Stanley is relocating to the University of Toronto, citing concerns over the U.S.'s political trajectory under Donald Trump's administration. Stanley, known for his work on fascism, views the situation as an autocratic takeover and criticizes the compliance of institutions like Columbia University, which accepted demands from Trump's administration in exchange for restored funding. He compares the current environment to pre-World War II Germany, expressing a desire to raise his family in a stable democracy. Stanley's move is part of a broader phenomenon of U.S. academics seeking refuge in Canada amid fears of increasing authoritarianism. He emphasizes the need for universities to stand united against political pressure. U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy has been framed as a beacon of democracy in response to these concerns.