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Attacks on US academics: A microcosm of a larger threat to democracy

A new DW documentary examines attacks on US academics as a reflection of broader threats to democracy, featuring Turkish journalist Can Dündar and cases like Rutgers professor Mark Bray, who faced harassment from far-right groups. The film draws parallels between democratic erosion in the US and Turkey, highlighting issues like press freedom and ideological polarization.

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academic freedomfar-rightdocumentarypress freedomharassmentexileauthoritarianismantifaMAGAideological divide

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