Liberties, a new journal of Culture and Politics, is essential reading for those engaged in the cultural and political issues of our time. Liberties features serious, independent, rigorous, stylish, and controversial essays by some of the world's most significant and celebrated writers; new poetry; and, introduces the next generation of writers and voices to inspire and impact the intellectual and creative lifeblood of today’s culture and politics. Liberties journal is a publication of the Liberties Journal Foundation, a nonpartisan organization based in Washington, D.C. Through the quarterly journal, and its supporting initiatives, the Foundation seeks to inform today’s cultural and political leaders, deepen the understanding of citizens, and inspire the next generation to participate in the democratic process and public service.