Professor Flees US After Death Threats Over Antifascism Work
Rutgers University professor Mark Bray, a historian and author of the 2017 book Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook, received death threats after an online campaign accused him of "supporting terrorist behavior."
Bray had been watching the MLB playoffs when he received an email that changed his life, including calls for his firing and death threats, one of which contained his home address.
"It's too late for preventative antifascism," he said. "I think we're in a new era."
- The online campaign was started by the Rutgers chapter of Turning Point USA and amplified by Fox News.
- Despite receiving fewer than 100 signatures, the petition had a significant impact on Bray's life.
Bray's situation highlights the challenges faced by those who study and speak out against fascism.
Author's summary: Professor Mark Bray fled the US due to death threats over his antifascism work.