Tag Archives: Individual Freedom

Libertarianism.Org: Opinion- George H. Smith- The Philosophy of Independence

Libertarianism.Org: Opinion- George H. Smith- The Philosophy of The Declaration of Independence “We hold these truths to self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed but their Creator with certain unalienable rights. That among these are life, … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Andrew Sullivan: Here Comes The Groom- The Conservative Case For Gay Marriage

Source:The New Republic Just to be perfectly clear, conservative writer Andrew Sullivan, wrote this piece in the formerly liberal The New Republic, back in 1989, of all places. And the New The New Republic, (ha ha) reposted his piece about … Continue reading

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Andrew Klavan & Bill Whittle: Should Prostitution be Legal?

Source:Bearing Arms Cam & Company– with a video about prostitution. “Check out the entire Klavan & Whittle series, by becoming a member at PJTV:Pajamas TV But for now, don’t miss this episode– ‘should prostitution be legal?’” From Bearing Arms Cam & … Continue reading

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Heritage Foundation: Video: Where Is Liberalism Going?

. I always find it entertaining to hear Neoconservatives at the Heritage Foundation and other places, who pushed for the Iraq War fifteen years ago and want the Federal Government to be able to decide who gets to marry in … Continue reading

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Democracy Journal: Jim Sleeper: ‘Our Puritan Heritage’

Source:Democracy Journal I’m a Liberal Democrat and proud of that, because I believe in liberal democracy and individual rights and the freedom that comes with those things. I believe American liberal democracy and American liberalism, is the best form of … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Katrina Vanden Heuvel: A New Definition of Freedom in America

Source:The Washington Post It’s great to see Democrats talking about freedom again. This is something that Liberals and Progressives should be talking about anyway. Since we created freedom in America. With the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, the national infrastructure … Continue reading

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U.S News: Eric Schnurer: ‘A Modest Proposal: Stop Taxing The Rich’

“I’VE COME TO THE reluctant conclusion that there’s only one progressive solution to the problem destroying American politics and, with it, our country’s future: Give Republicans the one and only thing they care about. That’s right – let’s exempt the … Continue reading

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Democracy Journal: Robin Marie Averbeck- ‘The History of American Liberalism’

“Rich Yeselson’s essay “What New Left History Gave Us” [Issue #35] is not merely about what New Left historiography did, but what contemporary historians of the liberalism birthed by the New Deal—historians like myself—are currently doing. According to Yeselson, we … Continue reading

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The American Mind: Charles Kesler Interviewing Francis Fukuyama: The Final Form of Human Government

. At risk of sounding insulting, wasn’t Frank Fukuyama a Neoconservative 10-15 years ago and one of the big backers of the Iraq War? I liked his first line about “democracy will only survive if the people want democracy.” I … Continue reading

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Roosevelt Institute: Richard Kirsch- ‘The Politics of Responsibility- Not Envy’

Source:The New Democrat– Hillary R. Clinton (Democrat, New York) when she was Secretary of State. Americans are looking for politicians who ask the wealthy to take responsibility for their fair share of our society. According to former Treasury Secretary Larry … Continue reading

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