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"One defeats a fanatic precisely by not being a fanatic oneself, but on the contrary by using one’s intelligence."

— George Orwell

Our LibCon2025 event is shaping up nicely.

You won't want to miss our upcoming panel on the philosophical roots of illiberal movements.

It features @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social, @lkatfield.bsky.social, @tomgpalmer.bsky.social, and Damon Linker.

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🇺🇸 Over 100 million immigrants have come to America since our founding.

We’re not a nation of blood or soil—we’re a nation of belief.

Anyone can become an American.

"The enemies of intellectual liberty always try to present their case as a plea for discipline versus individualism..."

— George Orwell

The opposite of communism is liberalism.

The opposition of fascism is liberalism.

Wherever authoritarianism rises—left or right—liberalism stands against it.

A meme featuring the "Yes Chad" Wojak character, smiling and wearing sunglasses with a Soviet hammer and sickle emblem on its head. It shows both an "okay" gesture and a thumbs-up, humorously comparing outdated political beliefs to Flat-Earthers. This image captures the irony of certain political ideologies with a light-hearted tone.

"The contest for ages has been to rescue liberty from the grasp of executive power."

— Daniel Webster

.@shikhadalmia.bsky.social explains the nature of the attack on liberalism in the 21st century from new authoritarian ideologies, and how we can defend against them.

"We can disagree on tax policy, we can disagree on climate change – we can disagree on a whole lot of issues – but if we think that authoritarianism right now is the biggest threat that we are facing, then we are all together in the common liberal project."

— @shikhadalmia.bsky.social

"None of these [authoritarian] ideologies have really much in common except for a hatred of liberalism. They just think liberalism is an impediment to their designs.

— @shikhadalmia.bsky.social

A two-panel meme featuring a character from "The Simpsons" reflecting on housing issues. The first panel poses the question, "Is the supply of housing too low?" while the second panel asserts, "No, it's demand that's wrong." The outdoor setting with a school-like building and spider webs adds a touch of humor, playing on economic reasoning related to housing market dynamics.

A black and white photo features a woman standing on the steps of her house, pointing at a prominent sign above her porch that boldly asserts, "I.C.E KEEP MOVING This is a Nazi Free Neighborhood." Surrounded by plants and framed by a wooden porch and picket fence, the image conveys a strong anti-fascist message, combining historical context with modern political activism. The identity of the woman is not disclosed, but her stance reflects a commitment to social justice.

This meme illustrates the stark contrast in GDP per capita between South Korea and North Korea from 1820 to 2016. The red line representing South Korea shows significant economic growth, while the blue line for North Korea remains largely flat. The labels "NOT REAL CAPITALISM" and "NOT REAL SOCIALISM" critique both economic systems. The data is sourced from the Maddison Project Database and highlighted by Our World in Data and @projectliberal.

A meme depicting a stick figure in a Russian flag threatening another stick figure symbolizing Ukraine, while two nearby figures demand to know why Ukraine opposes peace with Russia. The comic draws a satirical parallel to ongoing geopolitical tensions, utilizing humor to comment on the complexities of the conflict.

A political cartoon depicts Uncle Sam, labeled "US GOV'T," pushing a box titled "CONTROL OF INTERNET SPEECH." Beside him, "CORPORATE MEDIA" inquires about how to wrap the package. Wrapping options include "ANTI-TERRORISM" and "PROTECT KIDS," highlighting the satirical commentary on how government and media may use various excuses to manage information control. Scissors, tape, and ribbon are present, visualizing the process of wrapping this controversial topic.

A serious conversation between two men in a modern restaurant about immigration. One asserts he has no issue with immigration, just illegal immigration, while the other questions him about supporting increased legal immigration. Their differing views create a tense yet engaging dialogue.

A two-panel cartoon contrasts the exhaustion of soldiers in a battlefield with a relaxed individual at home. In the first panel, a soldier urges his comrades, "HOLD ON, WE CAN'T BE TIRED!" amidst explosions and smoke. In the second panel, a person lounges on a couch, watching the scene on a laptop, declaring, "I CAN'T ANYMORE. I'M TOO TIRED," with a cat beside them. This powerful visual underscores the difference between frontline fatigue and the comfort of observing conflict from afar.

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