Liberal Place: Newburyport, MA These are comments on Newburyport, submitted by other Turn Left visitors. They do not necessarily represent the opinion of the webmaster. You may add a comment on Newburyport if you want. Historically, the home of Abolitionist, William Lloyd Garrison, Timothy Dexter, and the US Coast Guard. Liberal leanings, recently elected a homosexual mayor. Newburyport has a definate east-coast, old-style liberalism. Population is around 20,000 and growing fast. Recently connected by rail to Boston. Add a city. Be sure to tell why you think this place is liberal-friendly. Comment on Newburyport. Go back to the master list of liberal friendly and unfriendly cities.