liberty
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It democratizes constitutional enforcement because it poses the simplest and most urgent question: Does the state have actual grounds to take away this person’s liberty?
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
But he had a distinct view of liberty and justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Such developments aren’t, however, reasons to abandon liberal politics, because protection of religious liberty is still a blessing for the nation’s churches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Some of it, probably, was warranted or in the spirited mission of liberty, as some will undoubtedly argue, but far from all of it.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
If we argue against any branch of liberty, just because sometimes people abuse that liberty, then we argue against liberty itself.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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"I'm calling for a social welfare response where police are engaged, social services are engaged, and in extreme circumstances young people may be denied of their liberties but only in extreme circumstances," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“There are some severe civil liberties infringements going on,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
I favor any amendments that serve any of three core constitutional functions: restraining the federal government, protecting the liberties of the people, and making our democracy work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Opponents, including civil liberties organizations and some religious leaders, counter that the curriculum risks moving beyond the academic study of religion and into religious instruction.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Then I recalled that Great Wexly was one of the places Father Quinel had said I could gain my liberties.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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Vocabulary lists containing liberty
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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The Bill of Rights
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Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" (1863)
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