I never thought I would live in a country where being an academic is potentially a target on your back [View all]

[drray23]

After the Kirk murder, the right-wingers on social media are openly calling for getting rid of universities and hunting down academics.
In fact, my colleagues at Hampton University were on lockdown yesterday. One of several universities that received threats.

When I was a teenager, I had to deal with being bullied because I was a "nerd". I never thought I would have to worry about telling somebody I do not know what my occupation is and potentially be in danger for it.