individual freedom
Americannoun
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“They shrugged their shoulders,” Stiglitz writes in The Road to Freedom External link, his new book about how economic policies can expand or reduce Americans’ individual freedom.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
According to a survey released last week, about 9 in 10 think that believing in the values of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and guarantees of individual freedom are important to “being truly American.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
Crucially, Kennedy held strongly personal beliefs about the First Amendment, viewing it as a near-sacred pillar of individual freedom.
From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025
Repeatedly referring to Britain as a "caring country", he added: "We are a nation that believes in tolerance, decency, and respect for both individual freedom and the rule of law."
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025
Wasn’t the French fight for individual freedom, Jefferson asked, exactly like America’s struggle against British oppression?
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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