How did those who left Nazi Germany know that "Now" was the time?
Probably they were alert, followed their gut--and were in many cases conflicted. Even with the privilege to do so, exile is a very hard leap to make. For my own part I have so far had Mid-Nov 2022 as a firm "decide by" date. As a historian, I respect, but do not share Dr. …
How did those who left Nazi Germany know that "Now" was the time?
Probably they were alert, followed their gut--and were in many cases conflicted. Even with the privilege to do so, exile is a very hard leap to make. For my own part I have so far had Mid-Nov 2022 as a firm "decide by" date. As a historian, I respect, but do not share Dr. Ben-Ghiat's view that an in-coming GOP regime will not extend mass incarceration to Everyone who opposes its aims and vision. I am also concerned that they will do as most other dictatorships do and sooner or later close the borders to those who wish to leave. Sarah Kendzior and Andrea Chalupa asked us to know what is our "line in the sand" as America probably descends into fascism. Mine is that I would die for my friends here; but I will not die or be tortured for some "idea of America".
How did those who left Nazi Germany know that "Now" was the time?
Probably they were alert, followed their gut--and were in many cases conflicted. Even with the privilege to do so, exile is a very hard leap to make. For my own part I have so far had Mid-Nov 2022 as a firm "decide by" date. As a historian, I respect, but do not share Dr. Ben-Ghiat's view that an in-coming GOP regime will not extend mass incarceration to Everyone who opposes its aims and vision. I am also concerned that they will do as most other dictatorships do and sooner or later close the borders to those who wish to leave. Sarah Kendzior and Andrea Chalupa asked us to know what is our "line in the sand" as America probably descends into fascism. Mine is that I would die for my friends here; but I will not die or be tortured for some "idea of America".