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Tomorrow marks the 800th edition of The Liberal Patriot newsletter. Started as a part-time venture in December 2020, TLP has since grown to become a full-time non-profit organization and publication covering American politics, domestic policy, national security, and global issues from a vital center perspective.
Every single newsletter we’ve published so far has been free to our subscribers and other outside readers.
And the bulk of our future work will remain free to readers.
But we are pleased today to introduce a new paid tier for readers who would like to support the mission and work of The Liberal Patriot so we can continue to expand our political analysis and policy development.
Why upgrade? Donors and paid subscribers to TLP will get full access to all posts, archives, and podcasts plus enjoy new networking opportunities with other vital center readers through comments, threads and chats, mailbags, and special subscriber-only content.
Please consider upgrading now: It’s only $5 a month, $50 a year, or $150 annually if you’re feeling particularly generous and want to be a founding member of TLP.
Our Mission
From our very first post, TLP’s vision has been clear:
The Liberal Patriot seeks to establish an intellectual hub for renewing liberal values in America and reshaping the political conversation on the center-left around the ideas and values necessary for national economic development and international policies that advance American interests. Too much of modern political discourse revolves around unsolvable cultural divisions between people rather than common objectives that advance the well-being of all people. What sets liberal democracy apart from other ideologies and systems of government is a focus on the common good and dignity of all people, a commitment to pluralism, and a rejection of reductionist tribal thinking that drives Americans apart through endless culture wars.
The Liberal Patriot will therefore provide an alternative to existing ideologies and programs on offer from both right and left: the dead-end gridlock produced by right-wing populism, democratic socialism, and multicultural identity politics, as well as the growing authoritarian waves sweeping the globe.
We aim to build a network of like-minded thinkers, policy wonks, political analysts, campaign managers, and rising political leaders that can serve as the intellectual and political nucleus for a new center-left politics in an America still searching for a way forward in the twenty-first century.
Our Future—2024 and Beyond
Now, in our fourth year of publishing, TLP aims to expand on our existing political analysis and policy work with new features, including:
A brand new TLP Podcast with Ruy Teixeira launching this Friday with guest David Leonhardt of The New York Times. Original episodes will go out as a newsletter every other Friday and posted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
A weekly infographic on Wednesday highlighting interesting and important political and social data in an easy-to-read and share format.
A revamped weekend edition, called Saturday Diversion, featuring five interesting books, articles, and other sources about a single topic ranging from space exploration and Russian history to sports and the best live music clubs in America—curated individually every week by TLP authors. Take your mind off politics and dive in to some weekend distractions!
New policy roundtables featuring four unique authors tackling domestic and global topics in-depth for TLP readers. Plans for 2024 include a roundtable on creating better Iran policy and one on a plan for abundance economics.
Regular reader Q&A posts for paid subscribers—called the Banter Box—answered by TLP authors.
Again, the bulk of TLP’s election and policy coverage will remain free—we want people to read, share, and debate the ideas featured in our newsletter.
Reader donations to TLP will help us with operating costs, new data work and policy research, and in-person events and happy hours to help build a vital center network across America.
Please consider donating today and passing this newsletter on to others who might be interested in joining up and supporting the TLP mission.
Thanks so much for sticking with us through 800 editions of The Liberal Patriot—and hopefully many more to come!
Thanks everyone for the support and the kind words about TLP you’ve sent. Much appreciated. Cheers - John
Yes they are thanks so much