Ami Fields-Meyer
@fieldsmeyer.com
NYT Bestselling Author – ON COURAGE: HOW TO BE A DISSIDENT IN AN AGE OF FEAR (HarperCollins/Mariner) tinyurl.com/yxpvn488
Fmr White House Sr Policy Advisor | Fmr Sr Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School
Contact: fieldsmeyer.com
More: amifieldsmeyer.substack.com
Fmr White House Sr Policy Advisor | Fmr Sr Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School
Contact: fieldsmeyer.com
More: amifieldsmeyer.substack.com
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Ami Fields-Meyer
@fieldsmeyer.com
· Jun 30
It's launch day for ON COURAGE!
Maddow: “INVALUABLE. A CLASSIC OF OUR TIME.”
In the dark early days of Trump II, @juliaangwin.com and I were interviewing dissidents on 5 continents, learning what Americans could do to save our republic.
Where books are sold: www.harpercollins.com/products/on-...
Maddow: “INVALUABLE. A CLASSIC OF OUR TIME.”
In the dark early days of Trump II, @juliaangwin.com and I were interviewing dissidents on 5 continents, learning what Americans could do to save our republic.
Where books are sold: www.harpercollins.com/products/on-...
This week is kinda a Chol Hamoed per se
September 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
This week is kinda a Chol Hamoed per se
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Join us on Zoom on 9/16 for a conversation with @juliaangwin.com and @fieldsmeyer.com about their new book “On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear.”
Their talk will explore how dissidents have fought for freedom through courage and community. www.eventbrite.com/e/on-courage...
Their talk will explore how dissidents have fought for freedom through courage and community. www.eventbrite.com/e/on-courage...
On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear
Join us on Zoom for a conversation with Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer about their interviews with over 100 dissidents and activists.
www.eventbrite.com
September 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Join us on Zoom on 9/16 for a conversation with @juliaangwin.com and @fieldsmeyer.com about their new book “On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear.”
Their talk will explore how dissidents have fought for freedom through courage and community. www.eventbrite.com/e/on-courage...
Their talk will explore how dissidents have fought for freedom through courage and community. www.eventbrite.com/e/on-courage...
A note on data centers: www.contrariannews.org/p/memo-to-de...
Memo to Democrats: Your Anti-Big Tech Majority Is There for the Taking
The backlash against data centers is the perfect opening for a popular mandate to rein in Silicon Valley.
www.contrariannews.org
September 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
A note on data centers: www.contrariannews.org/p/memo-to-de...
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From “So You Want to Be a Dissident” to "On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear" – co-author Ami Fields-Meyer @fieldsmeyer.com shares that story – on @thenation.com
podcast bit.ly/3V5pVvn
podcast bit.ly/3V5pVvn
September 10, 2026 at 12:03 AM
From “So You Want to Be a Dissident” to "On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear" – co-author Ami Fields-Meyer @fieldsmeyer.com shares that story – on @thenation.com
podcast bit.ly/3V5pVvn
podcast bit.ly/3V5pVvn
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"If we had written about, say, the Navalnys and the Malalas and the Mandelas of the world – it may not have been as helpful for normal people. I'm a normal guy" – Ami Fields-Meyer @fieldsmeyer.com on co-writing "On Courage" – on @thenation.com podcast bit.ly/3V5pVvn
September 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM
"If we had written about, say, the Navalnys and the Malalas and the Mandelas of the world – it may not have been as helpful for normal people. I'm a normal guy" – Ami Fields-Meyer @fieldsmeyer.com on co-writing "On Courage" – on @thenation.com podcast bit.ly/3V5pVvn
Great to speak with Jon Wiener on @thenation.com's "Start Making Sense" podcast!
Listen here: www.thenation.com/podcast/poli...
Listen here: www.thenation.com/podcast/poli...
September 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Great to speak with Jon Wiener on @thenation.com's "Start Making Sense" podcast!
Listen here: www.thenation.com/podcast/poli...
Listen here: www.thenation.com/podcast/poli...
A Substack writer is this era’s sour cloud rapper. Agree / disagree / discuss
September 7, 2026 at 12:56 PM
A Substack writer is this era’s sour cloud rapper. Agree / disagree / discuss
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This is part of why it's so important for Americans to study the right and to look overseas. This comes directly out of the Patrick Deneen playbook, which also helped to influence Orban's approach to "family" stuff.
Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones
The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.
www.nytimes.com
September 5, 2026 at 11:16 PM
This is part of why it's so important for Americans to study the right and to look overseas. This comes directly out of the Patrick Deneen playbook, which also helped to influence Orban's approach to "family" stuff.
This is part of why it's so important for Americans to study the right and to look overseas. This comes directly out of the Patrick Deneen playbook, which also helped to influence Orban's approach to "family" stuff.
Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones
The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.
www.nytimes.com
September 5, 2026 at 11:16 PM
This is part of why it's so important for Americans to study the right and to look overseas. This comes directly out of the Patrick Deneen playbook, which also helped to influence Orban's approach to "family" stuff.
A good place to start.
September 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
A good place to start.
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After book talks in ten cities across the United States, one of my most special and meaningful conversations happened last week with Rabbi Sharon Brous after Shabbat services at the IKAR Jewish community in Los Angeles.
A bit about the talk here 🧵
A bit about the talk here 🧵
On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear - Ami Fields-Meyer & Rabbi Sharon Brous
YouTube video by IKAR
www.youtube.com
August 31, 2026 at 6:59 PM
After book talks in ten cities across the United States, one of my most special and meaningful conversations happened last week with Rabbi Sharon Brous after Shabbat services at the IKAR Jewish community in Los Angeles.
A bit about the talk here 🧵
A bit about the talk here 🧵
Reposted by Ami Fields-Meyer
if i wrote for the onion i'd write a headline that was like "Breaking News: The president is an orange!" and then you'd click it and the article would be like "An orange-haired no-good crook, that is!" that might seem a little mean-spirited but the way i see it, i'd get a click and you'd get a laugh
September 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
if i wrote for the onion i'd write a headline that was like "Breaking News: The president is an orange!" and then you'd click it and the article would be like "An orange-haired no-good crook, that is!" that might seem a little mean-spirited but the way i see it, i'd get a click and you'd get a laugh
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generous with her time, space and mind til the end.
may she rest in peace knowing she gave so many of the strength to do the work, and that we’ll carry it forward with the wind of her spirit in our sails.
we love you, gloria. 💔
may she rest in peace knowing she gave so many of the strength to do the work, and that we’ll carry it forward with the wind of her spirit in our sails.
we love you, gloria. 💔
September 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM
generous with her time, space and mind til the end.
may she rest in peace knowing she gave so many of the strength to do the work, and that we’ll carry it forward with the wind of her spirit in our sails.
we love you, gloria. 💔
may she rest in peace knowing she gave so many of the strength to do the work, and that we’ll carry it forward with the wind of her spirit in our sails.
we love you, gloria. 💔
Can’t wait!
On September 16, authors @juliaangwin.com and @fieldsmeyer.com will join us on Zoom for a fascinating conversation about their new book "On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear."
September 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Can’t wait!
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I absolutely hate it when I draw renewed scrutiny
August 31, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I absolutely hate it when I draw renewed scrutiny
After book talks in ten cities across the United States, one of my most special and meaningful conversations happened last week with Rabbi Sharon Brous after Shabbat services at the IKAR Jewish community in Los Angeles.
A bit about the talk here 🧵
A bit about the talk here 🧵
On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear - Ami Fields-Meyer & Rabbi Sharon Brous
YouTube video by IKAR
www.youtube.com
August 31, 2026 at 6:59 PM
After book talks in ten cities across the United States, one of my most special and meaningful conversations happened last week with Rabbi Sharon Brous after Shabbat services at the IKAR Jewish community in Los Angeles.
A bit about the talk here 🧵
A bit about the talk here 🧵
Authoritarianism.
Trump is now threatening to report NBC’s Kristen Welker to the FCC for “rebuke or punishment” because she said his endorsements have had “mixed results.”
He then calls on FCC Chair Brendan Carr to “take this Threat to our Country very seriously.”
Truly psychotic and anti-American.
He then calls on FCC Chair Brendan Carr to “take this Threat to our Country very seriously.”
Truly psychotic and anti-American.
August 31, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Authoritarianism.
Reposted by Ami Fields-Meyer
August 30, 2026 at 12:33 PM
It’s so funny that the line that the GOP has cohered around for Darline Graham is that she is “battle tested.” And that she’s campaigning on having stewarded legislation through the senate these last few weeks. Do they think people are stupid? Why do people talk to voters like they are 5 years old?
August 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
It’s so funny that the line that the GOP has cohered around for Darline Graham is that she is “battle tested.” And that she’s campaigning on having stewarded legislation through the senate these last few weeks. Do they think people are stupid? Why do people talk to voters like they are 5 years old?
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If Trump doesn’t try to stay, I think Tucker Carlson will be the Republican nominee in 2028.
August 23, 2026 at 2:04 AM
If Trump doesn’t try to stay, I think Tucker Carlson will be the Republican nominee in 2028.
If Trump doesn’t try to stay, I think Tucker Carlson will be the Republican nominee in 2028.
August 23, 2026 at 2:04 AM
If Trump doesn’t try to stay, I think Tucker Carlson will be the Republican nominee in 2028.
Reposted by Ami Fields-Meyer
I haven't yet read Jill Lepore's new book on The Artificial State but the idea she's laid out in interviews is one I sense too: what feels MORE inevitable than the saturation of Al in every part of our lives is the brewing mass rejection of our total digital reality. Seriously, revolution is coming.
Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’ | Politics Weekly America This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to historian Jill Lepore about how this latest AI backlash could influence those all-important elections in November. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the 'artificial state'? .
Historian Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’ | Politics Weekly America
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to historian Jill Lepore about how this latest AI backlash could influence those all-important elections in November. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the 'artificial state'?
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2026 at 8:24 PM
I haven't yet read Jill Lepore's new book on The Artificial State but the idea she's laid out in interviews is one I sense too: what feels MORE inevitable than the saturation of Al in every part of our lives is the brewing mass rejection of our total digital reality. Seriously, revolution is coming.
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The answer to last night's episode of "Let's Get Out of Bed to See What the Cat's Trying to Eat Now"
August 19, 2026 at 12:32 PM
The answer to last night's episode of "Let's Get Out of Bed to See What the Cat's Trying to Eat Now"