liberalness

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  1. liberalism
  2. progressivism
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  • The 11th Congressional District territory has long been a central hub of American liberalism, in and around iconic neighborhoods such as Castro, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and the Mission District.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And Jonathan is a continuing reminder that liberalism doesn’t have to be apologetic or bashful about itself.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Definition of liberalism
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  • Nothing can be done to stave off this clash between conservativism and progressivism.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • Today, the church’s messaging on religious freedom, at least in the United States, usually concerns protecting beliefs that clash with secular progressivism and LGBTQ+ protections.
    — Benjamin Park, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
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