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Louis F. (Louis Freeland) Post
1849–1928
A reform-minded journalist, editor, and public official, this early 20th-century writer stood at the center of debates over labor, immigration, and economic justice. Best known for his Georgist convictions and his resistance to parts of the Red Scare deportation drive, he brought sharp political ideals to both journalism and government service.
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The basic facts of economics : A common-sense primer for advanced students
by Louis F. (Louis Freeland) Post
About the author
Born in New Jersey in 1849, Louis Freeland Post built a varied career as a lawyer, newspaper editor, and writer. He became closely associated with the Georgist movement, which argued that land monopoly lay behind many social and economic problems, and he edited influential reform publications including The Public.
Post later entered national government, serving as the first Assistant Secretary of Labor under President Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1921. During the First Red Scare, he became especially notable for reviewing deportation cases linked to the Palmer Raids and for pushing back against proceedings he believed were unjust.
He also wrote extensively on politics, economics, and reform, and his papers are preserved by the Library of Congress. Remembered as both a principled reformer and a skilled public writer, he remains an interesting figure in the history of labor, civil liberties, and progressive-era journalism.