Today marks the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe. It is a moment to reflect and give thanks to the heroes who defeated fascism and liberated the continent of my birth. #VEDay75 We are the recipients of a precious gift from these heroes whose consciences could not accept the theft of liberty, or the reality of aggression and genocide. If we are to be true to their legacy today, we must never forget why WWII was fought and how it was won.

Since arriving in America seventy-one years ago, I have developed a deep love for this country; that devotion is typical of the millions of other immigrants and refugees who have enriched our land and added new sources of energy and strength to it. Like other Americans, I expect the president to try and unite our country. It’s part of any chief executive’s job description. It’s what the “U” stands for in USA.

Tomorrow, I kick off a 10 city paperback tour for #FascismAWarning. Follow me here for updates as I talk about threats to democracy around the world, including here in America. When the book was first published last year, I hoped that the fears expressed in its pages would quickly prove exaggerated. Alas, that has not been the case.

My new book, Fascism: A Warning, is available for pre-order now and will be released on April 10.

I wrote this call to action because history has taught us that, when #Fascism looms, we have a duty to stand up and speak out. bit.ly/fascismbook
1/6 We should all be alarmed by the assault on democratic values that is dividing Americans at home and that has gathered strength in countries abroad (among them Russia, Hungary, Turkey, Venezuela, and the Philippines). 2/6