libertarianism
Americannoun
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“Doherty has rescued libertarianism from its own obscurity,” the Wall Street Journal wrote of the work, “eloquently capturing the appeal of the ‘pure idea.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Ed said that the “core of libertarianism is a defense of free speech,” and he often put himself on the front lines of its defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Thiel had co-founded PayPal, invested early in Facebook and became known for a unique brand of libertarianism.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025
Sotomayor has also teamed up with Gorsuch from time to time when his civil libertarianism drives him to the left.
From Slate • Jun. 23, 2025
Revere was then already involved with libertarianism, a cause which Copley himself did not share.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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