Author Archives: braunejoan

I have a number of upcoming talks in 2020: In January and February, I am giving a number of talks as the 2020 Chertok Lecture speaker at Eastern Washington University. The main talk, on January 23, is on “Understanding and Resisting White Nationalism in the U.S. Today.” I will also be giving separate talks toContinue reading “Upcoming Talks in 2020”

The latest issue of the Journal of Hate Studies is now available (open access) online: https://jhs.press.gonzaga.edu/18/volume/15/issue/1/. It includes my article, “Void and Idol: A Critical Theory of the Neo-Fascist Alt-Right.” There are some other articles I can’t wait to read! It has been a busy couple of weeks. I participated in the Western States Center’sContinue reading “New Article, Conferences, and Fighting Islamophobia”

It’s hard to believe it’s already the first week of September. I’ve received edits/feedback back for three of my current projects: A journal article critiquing the antisemitic conspiracy theory of “Cultural Marxism.” (I study the Frankfurt School and fascists, so it’s about time I finally wrote something debunking the fascists’ conspiracy theory according to whichContinue reading “Latest Research Projects”

I’ve started this blog to help people stay in touch with me about my work in Hate Studies and Critical Theory, as well as my developing community-based work, including trainings for teachers and others on preventing fascist/white nationalist recruitment of youth and students around the country. I’m Dr. Joan Braune. I’m an academic and aContinue reading “Welcome — Dr. Joan Braune’s Research and Community Work”