The American Pamphleteer

Truth-telling for rebels, resisters, and the dangerously well-organized.1

“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
— George Orwell

Who’s behind this?

Hey there, troublemaker.
If this is your first time stumbling into The American Pamphleteer, welcome.

I’m Lady Libertie — historian by obsession, rebel by necessity, and your guide to surviving authoritarian creep with wit, grit, and the occasional well-timed pamphlet.

I live somewhere between the 18th century and the present day, and I’ve got one mission: to help you stay smart, defiant, and very much awake.

Why this newsletter?

This didn’t start as a media project. It started as a survival tactic.

After watching both parties bend over backwards for billionaires while working people got crumbs and slogans, I hit my limit. The think tanks weren’t helping. The headlines weren’t honest. And the conversations I wanted to be having? Nowhere to be found.

So I lit a match.

The American Pamphleteer was born from one simple idea: that truth-telling is a form of resistance — especially when you say it plain, say it loud, and back it up with receipts.

I’m not here to play pundit. I’m here because I believe everyday people still have power. But we’ve been lied to, manipulated, and divided for decades — and I don’t think we can afford to keep falling for it.

This Substack is for the folks who feel politically homeless, morally furious, and constitutionally obligated to do something about it. It’s history, strategy, rebellion — with just enough humor to keep us dangerous.

The response? Hundreds of thousands of reads, a growing resistance crew, and more than one polite cease-and-desist from powerful people who didn’t appreciate the tone.

What readers are saying

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— Kevin S.

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— Robyn B.

"I only have paid subscriptions to those I’ve found encouraging and inspiring for me personally. And this journey needs both the ones who light fires and those who tend, nurture and fuel. Them that does both are rare…Lady Libertie is one."
— Patrick W.

"Sometimes it feels as if it were written just for me. "
— Christine R.

"You are providing practical tools and guidance to do what has to be done. Thank you!”
— Tammara L.

If you’re ready to ditch the spin and fight smarter, welcome to the resistance.

What do you get as a free subscriber?

Every week, you’ll get essays, field dispatches, and the occasional firestarter delivered straight to your inbox.

Free subscribers get:

• Weekly essays, historical lessons and editorials

• Pamphlets on resisting creeping fascism

• Tools for personal and political action

• The reminder that you're not the only one who gives a damn

Want the full experience? Join the Resistance HQ

That’s my paid community. It funds the work, fuels the fire, and gives you access to:

The War Room Series — a growing archive of exclusive Pamphlets free for paid subscribers. These are short, sharp, tactical reads on resisting fascism, organizing effectively, and staying sane in the chaos. Download, print, share with your squad.

Thoughtful Weekend Posts — these longform essays aim to challenge orthodoxy, puncture political tribalism, and spark real conversation. They’re meant to expand your perspective, not reinforce your bubble — because resisting fascism starts with thinking for yourself.

Field Guides and Books — these are my longform manuals and full-length reads, like How to Gum Up the Works and The Rebel’s Playbook. As a paid subscriber, you’ll get early access, exclusive discounts, and occasional limited-time free access to select titles and bundles.

It’s $8/month or $80/year — less than one TACO or a therapy session after doomscrolling.

TL;DR?

• If you’re fired up but feeling alone, this is your crew.

• If you’re angry but ready to act, this is your strategy desk.

• If you’re confused but committed, this is your compass.

Whatever subscription you choose, I’m glad you’re here.
We’ve been through a lot — and together, we’ll get through what’s coming next.

With ink-stained hands and a rebellious heart,
Lady Libertie
Pamphleteer-in-Chief

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