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Louis F. (Louis Freeland) Post
1849–1928
A leading voice in the single-tax movement, he moved from journalism into public service and became known for defending civil liberties during one of America’s most fearful political crackdowns. His career joined reform writing, labor policy, and a stubborn belief in fair treatment under the law.
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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 F. Post was a lawyer, editor, and reformer closely associated with the Georgist or single-tax movement inspired by Henry George. He wrote and edited influential reform newspapers, including The Public, and built a reputation as one of the movement’s clearest and most persistent public advocates.
Post later entered federal service and became the first Assistant Secretary of Labor under President Woodrow Wilson, serving from 1913 to 1921. He is especially remembered for his role during the First Red Scare, when he reviewed deportation cases tied to immigration enforcement and challenged many actions he believed were unjust or unsupported.
That mix of activist journalism and government responsibility makes him an unusual figure in American public life. He wrote extensively on economics, taxation, and democratic reform, and his legacy still attracts interest from readers studying labor history, civil liberties, and progressive-era politics.