AFT President Randi Weingarten created the AFT Book Club to lift up authors who care about learning and truth. Now Weingarten is in the author seat with her new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers. The core idea is simple and urgent: when people can think for themselves, democracy is stronger. That’s why authoritarians go after teachers, libraries, unions, and the working class. This conversation isn’t just about schools; it’s about power, freedom, and who gets a fair shot in America.