By now almost everyone is aware of the huge divide in the political system in the US that has reached a level previously hard to imagine. As a result of this, strong tribalism has developed in the perspectives of some, to the point where they appear willing to abandon fundamental freedoms of a democratic society just to punish political opponents.
Recently, a letter of intent was signed by over five hundred authors and members of the publishing community. The intent is to single out and punish members of a former political administration they do not like by collectively refusing them book deals.
At Utility Fog Press, our foundational belief is that everyone has the right to have their voice heard. This belief underlies why we exist and what we're trying to do for new and independent authors.
While this does not mean we believe all opinions are equal, it does mean we believe they all have a right to be debated in the marketplace of ideas, free of ad hominem attacks intended to harm the speaker's person or livelihood.
At Utility Fog Press, we believe there is no free speech without the freedom to offend. You have the right to say what you believe, and you have the responsibility to allow others that same right.
While we remain bound by laws that will restrict some of what we can publish, we give the benefit of the doubt to the author in all areas that don't violate the letter of those laws. And if those laws reach the point where we feel they are seriously aligned against personal freedom, we will challenge them.
“I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.“ - attributed to Voltaire | 
