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NPR hasn't gotten more liberal. It's become more capital-D Democratic

White Hot Harlots • 239 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Bias Partisanship Identity politics Liberalism
  1. NPR has shifted towards being more aligned with the Democratic party rather than being more traditionally liberal in its coverage.
  2. Commercial networks may avoid certain topics due to financial interests, whereas NPR's funding model allows it to cover a wider range of issues without worrying about ratings.
  3. The dynamics and messaging within the Democratic party have changed, leading to NPR reflecting this shift by emphasizing identity issues and being less critical of establishment Democrats.

The banality of paranoia

White Hot Harlots • 219 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Liberalism Conspiracy Theories Elections Political Discourse
  1. The article discusses how incoherent paranoia is not exclusive to conservatives, and how left-wing ideologies have also been associated with similar beliefs in the past.
  2. The text explores the evolving perceptions of masculinity and how cultural shifts have impacted ideologies over time.
  3. It highlights the universal trend of increasing distrust in established systems of power among conservatives and liberals, leading to a loss of faith in electoral politics and expert narratives.

How the New Left Damaged Democrats in the 1960s and 1970s

The Liberal Patriot • 1945 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics History Ideology Politics Liberalism
  1. History provides lessons for today's political challenges, such as the impact of the New Left on Democrats in the past.
  2. There are similarities between the New Left of the 1960s and the new-New Left today, raising concerns for the anti-Trump coalition.
  3. Mainstream Democrats need to navigate ideological battles and focus on building a new Vital Center to preserve democracy and the American mission.
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Conservatism’s Path Not Taken

Persuasion • 2731 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Nationalism Liberalism Foreign Policy
  1. Conservatism has two main competing ideologies: Fusionism and National Conservatism.
  2. National Conservatives risk bureaucratic tyranny and extremism, while Fusionists have economic successes but cause societal divisions.
  3. Humanist Conservatism offers a moderate, inclusive, and community-focused alternative to the existing conservative schools.

A Tribute to Saint Alexei, Patron Saint of Liberal Democracy

Fisted by Foucault • 393 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Democracy Russia Liberalism Dictatorship
  1. Saint Alexei, a figure representing liberal democracy, faced challenges in his past but ultimately embraced the principles and mission of liberal democracy, symbolizing a transformation and dedication to the cause.
  2. The narrative highlights the conflict between Saint Alexei and Russian leaders, shedding light on the struggle for liberal democracy in a political environment filled with corruption and oppression.
  3. The portrayal of Saint Alexei as a hero and martyr underscores the importance of his mission to bring liberal democracy to Russia and the sacrifices made by individuals in this pursuit.

Irrepressible liberalism: the philosophy of Gerald Gaus

Hypertext • 159 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Liberalism Public Reason Political Philosophy
  1. Gerald Gaus emphasized the importance of optimism and confidence in defending liberalism, even in challenging times with populist threats.
  2. Gaus's philosophy focused on bottom-up moral reasoning and the idea that a diverse society can find common ground through emergent order.
  3. He advocated for extensive individual freedom as essential for the survival of an open society, and highlighted the significance of incrementalism and learning-based governance in policymaking.

Authoritarian politics in postwar Europe, or: Why fascism is a bad way to describe what is happening in Germany

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 191 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Authoritarianism Liberalism Nationalism Globalism
  1. Liberalism, socialism/communism, and right-nationalism have overlapping elements but differ in their ideologies and approaches.
  2. Authoritarianism is a complex concept that can be found in varying degrees across different political ideologies.
  3. Current political shifts in Germany towards illiberalism are driven by the left-liberal government's desire to maintain power, but labeling them as fascists might not be accurate.

Free speech is in trouble

Silver Bulletin • 779 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Youth Liberalism Conservatism Free speech College
  1. Free speech is facing challenges, especially among young liberals who show low tolerance for controversial speech.
  2. College students have varying levels of tolerance for controversial speakers, with notable differences between conservative and liberal viewpoints.
  3. The decline in support for free speech is not limited to elite universities, indicating a broader generational shift.

The Price of Liberalism: The Fertility Problem

Fake Noûs • 359 implied HN points • 23 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Liberalism Fertility Philosophy Technology Society
  1. The world is experiencing a decline in fertility rates, particularly in more prosperous nations.
  2. Liberalism, with its focus on individual freedom and prosperity, may contribute to the decline in fertility due to factors like career options and personal pursuits.
  3. Possible solutions to the fertility problem include promoting the idea that having children is valuable, advancing technology like artificial wombs, and providing incentives for people to have more children.

Is there nothing to be done? Are there no solutions at all? Are we really stuck in globalist mass-migrant climate freakout deindustrialisation rainbow hell world forever?

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 164 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Globalism Migration Democracy Liberalism Foreign Policy
  1. Mass migration due to lack of sensible border security measures
  2. Obsession with reducing industrial emissions impacts civilization
  3. Political elites prioritize global concerns over national interests

The limits of heterodoxy - my review of the Battle of Ideas

The Path Not Taken • 462 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideas Debates Freedom of Speech Liberalism Authoritarianism
  1. The Battle of Ideas festival had some limitations in representing a diverse range of viewpoints.
  2. There is a tension within the heterodox movement between promoting freedom of speech and the values of its supporters.
  3. The heterodox movement plays a crucial role in providing spaces for those marginalized by mainstream perspectives.

Can open societies survive?

Hypertext • 59 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Liberalism Human nature Governance Diversity
  1. Liberal democracies have faced challenges in recent years due to the rise of ideologies hostile to the liberal order, resulting in increased doubt among defenders of liberal democracy
  2. In his final work, Gerald Gaus argued that open societies can address challenges through a liberal framework and highlighted the importance of public justification for moral justification in a diverse society
  3. Gaus proposed that open societies, despite facing complexity and governance issues, can succeed through bottom-up moral reasoning, local-level social contracts, and reliance on markets and democracy for collective self-governance

Christianity and Liberalism

Restoring Truth • 117 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Liberalism Theology Doctrine
  1. Theological liberalism distorts the true message of Christianity by replacing biblical truth with inclusivity and social justice.
  2. J. Gresham Machen's book, 'Christianity and Liberalism,' from 100 years ago still resonates today in its timeless critique of theological decay.
  3. It's crucial for believers to hold fast to sound theology and not be swayed by trendy or compromised interpretations of the Christian faith.

Liberalism Is Easy to Abandon; Wokeism Difficult to Resist

Hold That Thought by Sarah Haider • 687 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Liberalism Culture war Ideology
  1. Wokeism relies on tactics like cancel culture and language obscurity to shut down rational debate.
  2. Wokeism lacks a clear ideology but seeks power through destruction, making it dangerous.
  3. Liberalism's values may be good, but they can feel counterintuitive, making them vulnerable to abandonment, especially in the face of authoritarian challenges.

Confessions of an Accidental Reactionary

Reactionary Feminist • 39 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Relationships Literature Family Marriage Liberalism
  1. Valuable loyalty in difficult times can exist in unexpected places, challenging the idea of easy separations
  2. Real-life stories of relationship challenges can be rare and challenging to share publicly
  3. Acknowledging and celebrating loyalty and perseverance in relationships is essential, even if the circumstances seem unconventional

This is Hypertext

Hypertext • 139 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Liberalism Political Economy Policy Public Discourse
  1. Hypertext journal is a new platform from the Niskanen Center focused on liberalism, political economy, and policy.
  2. They aim to engage in thoughtful dialogue through essays to bring people together and restore the original promise of hypertext.
  3. The Niskanen Center works to bridge the gap between traditional left and right ideas by injecting fresh perspectives into public discourse.

A review of Matt Goodwin’s Values, Voice and Virtue

The Path Not Taken • 374 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Political Ideology Liberalism Social justice Economic Inequality
  1. Matt Goodwin argues about a new elite in Britain conflicting with working classes' values and interests.
  2. The book suffers from vague definitions, failing to engage with key debates and lacking focus.
  3. There's a need for deeper analysis of socio-cultural professionals and progressive ideology to present a more balanced view.

The Schizophrenia of the GOP Platform

Banana Peel Pirouette • 158 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Liberalism Capitalism Social Issues Media influence
  1. The GOP platform shows a contradiction between social conservatism and economic conservatism.
  2. Under a capitalist system, traditional values are challenged by the free market's constant evolution.
  3. The emergence of new social dynamics, such as the decline in church attendance and changing family structures, can be attributed to the effects of capitalism.

The Meaning of the Rainbow Revolution

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 245 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics State power Liberalism Rights
  1. Western liberal tradition aims to limit state power and believes in the sovereignty of the people, but this approach has faced challenges with the evolution of unchecked authoritative regimes.
  2. Liberal checks on state power have led to the development of legal and cultural strategies to bypass limitations, making the state a more dangerous entity.
  3. The concept of rights in liberal systems has been manipulated to expand state power by emphasizing positive over negative rights, leading to the creation of novel rights that can restrict traditional freedoms.

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The Upheaval • 261 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Central Banks Digital Currency Liberalism Authoritarianism
  1. The Gulf States are rapidly changing due to economic boom, attracting global wealth and talents, leading to potential reshaping of global liberalism.
  2. Central banks are pushing forward with the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) despite concerns over totalitarian state surveillance and control.
  3. Global trends suggest a shift towards stable authoritarian regimes with liberal elements, possibly leading to a new form of governance different from the West or China.

The Liberal Arts Are Dying Because Liberalism is Dying

What Is Called Thinking? • 189 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🎭️ Culture Liberalism Education Philosophy Identity
  1. Negative capability, the ability to entertain doubt and uncertainty, is a virtue crucial for understanding and self-improvement.
  2. Liberal arts decline is linked to the unfashionability of liberalism, impacting the promotion of open-mindedness and critical thinking.
  3. True thinking and poetizing require clandestine nurturing, not easily measured by traditional standards, acknowledging the elusive nature of cultivating deeper intellectual virtues.

Gemini Can Teach Liberals Why Nobody Likes Us

I Might Be Wrong • 7 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Liberalism Political Activism Progressivism Democratic Party
  1. Gemini, a flawed product, sheds light on annoying behaviors of liberals that may hinder the advancement of progressive causes
  2. The post suggests that some liberals may unknowingly come off as self-righteous and irritating in their activism
  3. Spending time with Gemini can provide insight into why certain individuals may dislike liberals and their approach to advocacy

Announcing the Symposium Foundation for the Study of Liberalism

Symposium • 137 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Liberalism Free speech Institutions Partisanship Education
  1. The Symposium Foundation for the Study of Liberalism has been created to support intellectual defense of a free society.
  2. Current threats to liberalism come from corruption in established institutions on both the left and the right.
  3. New explicitly liberal institutions are needed to rebuild the case for a free society and bridge ideological divides.