*The featured image is from the PBS Documentary, “Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies.” I am writing a series of articles about the use of […]
Tag: On Tyranny
Fascism, Authoritarianism, and the Suppression of Education and History
Throughout history, authoritarian and fascist regimes have sought to control and restrict education as a means of maintaining power. By limiting access to knowledge and […]
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.
Lesson Two: Defend Institutions “It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. They need our help as well. Do not speak of “our institutions” […]
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, Lesson 5: Remember Professional Ethics
“When political leaders set a negative example, professional commitments to just practice become more important. It is hard to subvert a rule-of-law state without lawyers, […]
Lesson Twenty: Be as Courageous as You Can
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder “If none of us is prepared to die for freedom, then all of us […]
Lesson 4: Take Responsibility for the Face of the World
“Take responsibility for the face of the world. The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Notice the swastikas and the other signs of […]
Believe in the Truth
“Believe in truth. To abandon facts is to abandon freedom. If nothing is true, then no one can criticize power, because there is no basis upon which to do so. If nothing is true, then all is spectacle. The biggest wallet pays for the most blinding lights.”
Be Kind to our Language
From Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century” This lesson emphasizes the importance of preserving and respecting the integrity of language in […]
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 […]
Do Not Obey in Advance
Anticipatory obedience is a political tragedy”- Timothy Snyder