Americans are beginning to fear dissent. That’s exactly what Trump wants

‘Anyone holding responsible positions in these five pillars of civil society must reject Trump’s attempts at intimidation and condemn what he is trying to do.’ Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

I was talking recently to a friend who’s a professor at Columbia University about what’s been happening there. He had a lot to say.

When he needed to run off to an appointment, I asked him if he’d text or email me the rest of his thoughts.