What A Day Why One Yale Professor Chose To Leave The U.S.
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May 19, 2025 
Marcy Shore, a Yale professor and historian specializing in Eastern European totalitarianism, joins the discussion about her decision to leave the U.S. for Canada amid rising political concerns. She reflects on the emotional weight of such choices, particularly the tension between family safety and civic duty. Shore and her colleagues highlight America's democratic vulnerabilities, drawing parallels to historical authoritarian regimes. The conversation underscores the importance of community unity and mental health support in these turbulent times.
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Marci Shore’s Post-2016 Anecdote
- After the 2016 election, Marci Shore felt overwhelmed but chose to stay to support her students during a tough time.
- This led to deep discussions and ultimately inspired her work on resistance to authoritarianism.
Normalizing the Abnormal
- Marci Shore recognized the erosion of democratic institutions and the normalization of abnormal political behaviors.
- She feared the worsening of conditions from 2016 due to historical patterns of democratic backsliding.
Russian Terms Reveal Authoritarian Tactics
- Russian concepts like proizvol (arbitrariness) and obnayzhenie (laying bare) illuminate how authoritarianism terrifies and disempowers.
- These concepts explain arbitrary power and brutal openness used to control and terrorize populations.
