

Naomi Wolf
Apr 12, 2024
Naomi Wolf, an author and political commentator known for her insights on women's issues and her outspoken views on COVID-19 policies, shares her transformative journey. She discusses the backlash faced for challenging mainstream narratives on vaccinations and lockdowns, reflecting on the pain of estrangement from friends. Wolf explores the importance of personal resilience, faith, and the need for deeper dialogues on public health. She critiques societal disillusionment and emphasizes the power of community in restoring lost values.
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Recognizing the Lies
- Naomi Wolf realized the culture was lying in July 2020 after writing "The End of America".
- Her book explored how tyrants close open societies, and she recognized similar patterns emerging.
Crossing Red Lines
- Wolf was shocked by how quickly society erected red lines around acceptable discourse.
- Talking to conservatives like Steve Bannon led to attacks, despite her focus on women's health.
Two-Tiered Society
- Wolf witnessed a two-tiered society emerge, mirroring Jim Crow, where unvaccinated people were discriminated against.
- She was dismayed that her liberal peers, who claimed to oppose discrimination, embraced it.