-Maya Angelou We include history in every edition to reveal its ongoing influence. By using historical knowledge as a tool, you aim to challenge and […]
Author:
Why The New Liberator?
This virtual newspaper draws inspiration from the legacy of William Lloyd Garrison’s The Liberator. First published on January 1, 1831, The Liberator swiftly became the […]
White women: Let’s not repeat the errors of the past
The suffragist movement of the mid-19th century, while pivotal in advancing women’s rights, was indeed marred by racism, reflecting broader societal prejudices of the time. […]
Fighting Fascism:
From “On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder. Rule #1: Do not obey in advance. “Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like […]
Welcome to the First Edition of The New Liberator
In this inaugural issue, we bridge the past and the present to illuminate tomorrow. The New Liberator dives into history’s lessons, uncovering stories, events, and insights that still resonate today. By exploring where we’ve been, we aim to guide where we’re going—because the future is built on the echoes of the past.
The Southern Strategy
The Southern Strategy refers to a political strategy used by the Republican Party in the mid-to-late 20th century to gain political support among white voters in the Southern United States by appealing to racial grievances and resistance to civil rights reforms. This strategy capitalized on shifting political loyalties in the South during and after the Civil Rights Movement.
Do Not Obey in Advance
Anticipatory obedience is a political tragedy”- Timothy Snyder