Why Everyone Hates Liberals, Including Liberals

Why Everyone Hates Liberals, Including Liberals

Join us for an engaging conversation with Kevin Schultz, author of the provocative new book Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals). In it, Schultz—Chair of the History Department at the University of Illinois—explores the many criticisms aimed at liberals over the past century: that they are ineffective, spineless, judgmental, or elitist. Framing these objections within a rich historical context, he traces how the meaning of “liberal” and “liberalism” has evolved—and how the terms have come to be lightning rods in American political culture. With sharp insight into postwar U.S. history and a lively, accessible voice, Schultz unpacks how liberalism became both a powerful ideal and a caricature under attack. Hope to see you at this special event.