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” […]
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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.”
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