Freedom Fridays – Beth Owl's Daughter Archives

Freedom Fridays: Concluding with Lesson 20

October 9, 2020 by Beth

Today I offer the final installment of Freedom Fridays, a series based on the Dr. Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th Century.”

October 2, 2020 by Beth

My Freedom Fridays series is ending soon, but this week’s lesson is vital. We must fully grasp the difference between nationalism and patriotism.

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Beth

This week in Freedom Fridays, we look at what I believe is the most pivotal, climactic tool in the playbook of those who would establish a tyranny.

September 19, 2020September 18, 2020 by Beth

This week, we look at trigger words common to tyranny. Because those who insist liberty is the trade-off for safety usually intend to deny you both.

September 11, 2020 by Beth

It’s time for us to shrug off the myth of America’s magical superiority, and long past time to learn from international and historic context.

August 28, 2020 by Beth

“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one; and if you repeat it frequently enough people will sooner or later believe it.”

August 21, 2020 by Beth

Reinforcing the mechanics of micro-democracy within an organization, we deepen the normalcy of mutual collaboration, and become stronger for it.

August 14, 2020 by Beth

In Lesson 14, Dr. Timothy Snyder warns that we must protect our private lives. “Tyrants seek the hook on which to hang you. Try not to have hooks.”

August 7, 2020 by Beth

“Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen.” Join me for Freedom Fridays, Lesson 13, and resist.

July 31, 2020 by Beth

As magical and spiritual people, a solid grounding in current events is vital. Thus, I’m resuming my series based on Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny.”