He calls this new book "On Freedom." SNYDER: The whole idea we have that if the government leaves us alone we're free - unfortunately, that goes directly back to slavery.

The dystopian world of “1984” was scary — it was sick and it was twisted. Seeing phrases like “Thought police,” “Freedom is slavery” and “Hate Time” introduced the totalitarian ...

Whenever I think of how great words such as freedom can be abused I think of George Orwell’s famous book “1984,” in which a totalitarian government takes over and begins a process of ...

“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” —George Orwell, 1984. By March 2025, the phrase “peace in Ukraine” had become as common as “war in Ukraine” was in February ...

And therefore that male is God.” George Orwell called it “Doublethink” in 1984’s totalitarian society where, “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” ...

The Smithsonian’s “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World” uses artifacts, art, audio and video to explore the horrors of enslavement alongside the struggle for justice.

In Orwell’s 1984, the Ministry of Peace headquarters was emblazoned with three mottoes: “War Is Peace,” Freedom Is Slavery,” and “Ignorance Is Strength.” ...

“Slavery in St. Louis” will be on display at the Law Library Association from Sept. 3-Oct. 1. “The Freedom Suits” documents and explanatory panels will be on display from Sept. 3-Dec. 3.