Laura Beers

Laura Beers is a historian and professor at American University, known for her expertise in modern British history and the intersection of politics and literature. She has authored works such as 'Orwell’s Ghosts,' which examines the relevance of George Orwell’s ideas in contemporary political discourse. Beers often analyzes how Orwell's critiques of totalitarianism and manipulation of truth resonate within modern political contexts, particularly during the Trump administration, where she posits that an 'Orwellian dystopia' has come to life.