Rutgers Antifa Expert Relocates to Spain Following Death Threats
A Rutgers University professor specializing in anti-fascism, Mark Bray, has relocated to Spain due to severe death threats and online harassment, impacting his classes and travel.
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Overview
- Rutgers University professor and Antifa expert, Mark Bray, faced severe death threats and online harassment, leading to his decision to relocate from the US to Spain.
- The threats and right-wing backlash against Professor Bray coincided with President Trump's roundtable discussion focusing on Antifa, intensifying the pressure he experienced.
- Bray, who published a book on Antifa's philosophy in 2017 and donated proceeds to legal defense funds, was not a member of any Antifa groups despite his expertise.
- Professor Bray moved his classes online and faced travel restrictions, with reports suggesting he was prevented from leaving the US, causing disappointment among his students.
- The Rutgers AAUP and AFT expressed solidarity with Professor Bray and his family, highlighting the serious implications of the threats on academic freedom and personal safety.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing Professor Mark Bray's victimhood and the perceived injustice of the "campaign" against him. They highlight his decision to "flee" due to threats and present his claims of being "falsely labeled" as factual. The narrative concludes with Bray's interpretation of the events as part of a broader effort to suppress academic discourse.
"Bray said that what he is experiencing is part of a broad effort to shut down discourse on college campuses."
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FAQ
The threats against Professor Mark Bray were triggered by his expertise on Antifa and intensified during President Trump's roundtable discussion focusing on Antifa.
Professor Bray had to move his classes online due to travel restrictions and faced challenges in leaving the U.S., affecting his interactions with students.
The Rutgers AAUP and AFT expressed solidarity with Professor Bray and his family, highlighting concerns about academic freedom and personal safety.
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