Disaffected Liberals Community

Welcome to the Disaffect Liberals Community—a friendly, inclusive space for anyone who's ever felt politically or ideologically adrift in today's polarized world.

Many of us started out as happy classical liberals/centrists (or held similar open-minded, freedom-loving values), cherishing reason, debate, individual liberty, and compassion. Over time, we've watched some once-rational circles grow more dogmatic and narrow in the aftermath of social media's influence and the Great Awokening, leading to misunderstandings, lost friendships, or a sense of no longer belonging in communities we once called home.

This group isn't about re-litigating the past or pointing fingers—it's about moving forward by building real connections with kind, curious people who share your desire for honest conversation.

Here, you'll find folks who:
*Value truth-seeking through evidence, reason, and open inquiry over any partisan doctrine
Believe friendship and respect should survive disagreement—even on tough topics
*Practice intellectual humility, compassion, and goodwill toward those with different views
*Want genuine community, good discussions, laughs, and a place to feel understood again

All are warmly welcome, no matter your current label—classical liberal, independent, libertarian, centrist, heterodox thinker, conservative, or anywhere else not on the extreme ends of the spectrum. What matters is your openness to ideas, commitment to civility, and willingness to connect as humans first.

If terms like heterodoxy, the Constitution of Knowledge (Jonathan Rauch's framework for how we collectively pursue truth through "classical" liberal institutions and norms), #WalkAway experiences, or Triggernometry-style free and frank discussion resonate with you, you'll likely find kindred spirits here.

Join us for casual meetups, thoughtful discussions, social hangouts, and the simple pleasure of being around people who understand what you have been through. Let's create a space where new friendships can thrive—one real conversation at a time.

Looking forward to meeting you!