liberal

A political liberal generally promotes the ideals of personal freedom and equal rights under law.

Social liberalism is often concerned with counteracting economic inequality through government action. Liberal economists often advocate increased economic regulation, tax reform, and increased social services.

Of the millions who consider themselves liberals, of course, there is a wide range of belief and practice. Overall, however, liberals believe that steps must be taken to ensure freedom and equal opportunities for all members of a society, and that social change should be enacted into law in order to protect individual rights.

In the blogosphere, liberals generally oppose themselves to conservatives in political and cultural debates. Just as there are moderate liberals, so are there extremists; in the politically-charged climate of the online world, extreme opinions and pundits can sometimes drown out more moderate voices.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “liberal”

• in Politics
  Why the Conservative Media Got it Wrong
  When journalists get too close to the rhetoric
  by jwalk6 / on Nov 7, 2012
• in Politics
  New Polls Rock Foundations of Conservatism
  We’re becoming a more tolerant nation. That’s bad news for conservatives.
  by jimmyzuma / on Oct 12, 2012
• in Politics
  Rush Limbaugh and the Testing of the Constitution
  With Rush Limbaugh in the news again, the timing couldn't be better to look at our most cherished beliefs.
  by randini / on Mar 10, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “liberal”

 

• Opinion: The best government team you’ve not heard of

  
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• Liberal Democrat Spring Conference to be held in York in 2014

  
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  From The Press : YORK is to host the Liberal Democrats’ Spring Conference next year. The three-day conference, to be held at York Barbican Centre in March, is expected to attract more than 1,000 delegates. The Novotel Hotel will also be the party conference headquarters for the duration of the event. Nick ...
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• No More Mr. Nice Guy

  
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  Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper speaks May 16, 2013 at the Council of Foreign Relations in New York. (AFP PHOTO/Don Emmert /Getty Images) The strain between Canada and Iran was highlighted again this week, when—in contrast to the majority of other Western states—Canada’s foreign minister called the ...
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• Valedictory Speech: Judi Moylan

  
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• Interview: Helen Smith Talks Men on Strike

  
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• Lord Rennard questioned by police over harassment allegations

  
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  Senior Lib Dem peer is interviewed under caution over allegations he sexually harassed women party activists The senior Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard has been interviewed by police under caution over allegations he sexually harassed women party activists. A Scotland Yard spokesman said a 52-year-old man had ...
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• Lord Rennard questioned by police over harassment allegations

  
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  Senior Lib Dem peer is interviewed under caution over allegations he sexually harassed women party activists The senior Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard has been interviewed by police under caution over allegations he sexually harassed women party activists. A Scotland Yard spokesman said a 52-year-old man had ...
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• It Wasn’t the Unions, It Was Freedom That Destroyed Detroit

  
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• Privacy and the changing perception of government

  
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  This article in the Washington Post perfectly misses, perhaps deliberately, the key issue concerning privacy and the role of government. See if you can pick up on it. Daniel Solove is the author, and has all the liberal credentials to promote the establishment line: JD from Yale Law School, is an "expert" ...
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• Nick Clegg: arming Syrian rebels is not the right thing to do now

  
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  Deputy prime minister says it would be fanciful to think Britain can provide solution to conflict Divisions of emphasis within the coalition over the provision of arms to the Syrian rebels emerged on Sunday when Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister, stressed the conflict was a civil war and no UK decision on arming ...
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• Clegg: arming Syria rebels is not right

  
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  Deputy prime minister says it would be fanciful to think Britain can provide solution to conflict Divisions of emphasis within the coalition over the provision of arms to the Syrian rebels emerged on Sunday when Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister, stressed the conflict was a civil war and no UK decision on arming ...
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• Nick Clegg: arming Syrian rebels is not the right thing to do now

  
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  Deputy prime minister says it would be fanciful to think Britain can provide solution to conflict Divisions of emphasis within the coalition over the provision of arms to the Syrian rebels emerged on Sunday when Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister, stressed the conflict was a civil war and no UK decision on arming ...
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• Iranians celebrate in streets for new president Hassan Rowhani

  
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  “Long live Rowhani,” tens of thousands of jubilant supporters chanted as security officials made no attempt to rein in crowds — joyous and even a bit bewildered by the scope of his victory with more than three times the votes of his nearest rival. Go here to see the original: Iranians celebrate in streets for ...
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• Conservatives: Only The Rich Can Benefit From Nonprofits

  
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• QUESTION OF THE DAY: RUTH NEEDS A REALITY CHECK…CAN YOU HELP HER OUT?

  
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• Inside story of deals that built coalition set to be a TV drama

  
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• This austerity U-turn by Ed Balls is a mistake

  
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• The Militarized IRS

  
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• Bill Schmalfeldt Officially Found To Be A Harasser

  
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