A New Free University Course: End Times Fascism -- or What?

In an era defined by political volatility and social uncertainty, how do we move beyond fear and toward collective action?

Dr. Bob Nowlan, Professor Emeritus of Critical Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, in collaboration with the Democratic Socialists of America–San Diego, is proud to announce a new course offering through the Free University of San Diego: 

End Times Fascism–or What? How Understanding the Present Can Salvage (and Enable the Fight for) the Future.

This eight-week seminar is designed to be more than just a lecture series. It is a shared space for San Diegans to dismantle the isolation of modern individualism and replace it with collaboration, participation, and mutual responsibility.

Course Details

• Dates: Eight consecutive Sundays, March 8 – April 26, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: The Common Room, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front Street 92103
• Cost: Free
• ​Open to the public

Why This Class Matters
We are living through a unique socio-political phenomenon that many find difficult to name or navigate. By theorizing the "precarious present," we can begin to see the roadmap to a far better future.
The curriculum may draw from the works of influential thinkers, activists, and scholars, such as:

• Contemporary Voices: Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor, Nathan J. Robinson, and Robert Reich.
• Historical & Theoretical Frameworks: Umberto Eco, Roger Griffin, and Jason Stanley.
• Expert Analysis: The Global Project on Hate and Extremism, Joan Braune, and The Salvage Collective.

Join the Conversation
Whether you are a longtime activist or simply someone looking to make sense of the world today, your voice is welcome. We will move through these complex texts and ideas together, practicing the very community-building skills necessary to fight for the future we want to see.

How to Enroll
Enrollment is completely free and open to all members of the community.
For more information or to express your interest in enrolling, please contact Bob Nowlan at ​[email protected].

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