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Progressive academics address important social issues.


Henry A. Giroux on How Populism Aids Fascism
In this interview, Henry A. Giroux argues against both right and left populism.

Henry A. Giroux: The Terror of the Unforeseen
Public intellectual Henry A. Giroux discusses his latest book, "The Terror of the Unforeseen."

Populism Is Not the Answer to Neoliberal Fascism
Populism on both the right and left narrows the scope of power to the role of leaders, not the people.

Henry A. Giroux: Neoliberal Capitalism Sets the Stage for Fascism
Giroux's new book, "The Terror of the Unforeseen," warns of the economic tyranny of neoliberal capitalism.

Henry Giroux: Now Is the Time to Break the Spectacle of Ignorance and Violence
Education is key to changing our culture. School must be transformed from a tool of oppression to a tool of liberation.

As Ilhan Omar Said, Trump Is a Fascist — and His Rallies Prove It
Trump's rallies present him as a demigod and, like Nazi rallies, turn politics into a theater of nativism.

Henry Giroux: Will Trump’s Deliberate Racist Rhetoric Lead Us to Fascism?
Henry Giroux dissects how the potential path to fascism is laid bare in Trump's rhetoric and policies.

Henry A. Giroux: Education Should Not Be Neutral
Henry A. Giroux discusses the meaning of education and suspicions about neutrality.

Henry A. Giroux: The Dismantling of Public Education Fuels Fascism
Corporate values have changed the nature of higher education in the U.S.

Let’s Shut Down the Authoritarian Machine
In an age of fascist politics, we must fight the emergence of apocalyptic nationalism and racist authoritarianism.