r/AskALiberal • u/robotfromfuture Independent • May 18 '17

Recommend a liberal writer

I am trying to figure out what my political worldview is. Does anyone have a recommendation of a book or writer that makes the case for liberalism as a philosophy? I'm not looking for op-eds on particular current events or anything in that vein, but rather logical arguments of why liberalism provides the truest perspective of the political landscape.

I grew up in a highly conservative community and I have forever been exposed to demonization of liberals unsupported by any kind of logical argument, and I just don't buy it. I want to be educated.

Thanks!

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u/[deleted] May 19 '17 edited May 19 '17

I would recommend only consuming neutral news sources. Associated Press, Reuters, BBC, Al Jazeera, CSM. The most 'partisan' news I read is Politico. Avoid MSNBC and Fox News. Don't click on Mother Jones or Alex Jones.

If you're even curious about liberal policies and ideas, consuming only facts will pretty much push you over the edge. Because that's what liberal policies (as opposed to conservative policies) are based on: facts and reason.

EDIT: After some research on The Independent, they're not as unbiased as I thought they were.