I think it is a sad story and a troubling story. I think it is more common than many people think. Mainly from leftists who hate conservatives. I have experienced it myself.
Agree it’s disturbing, his frustrations are what so many of us have been dealing with for years - fake statistics, fake news, censorship and manipulation of public perception and opinion. The newly formed Ministry of Truth seems to fit right into this downward slide deeper into Leftism.
In the story the author said, ‘...my fellow liberals..’ which surprised me given his rational approach to the question and his search for facts vs feelings and groupthink. Perhaps the author will now be a strong voice on our side.