natural rights

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Our Constitution creates a separation of powers and federalism—truly for the first time in modern history—to prevent the government from becoming so strong that it threatens our natural rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"We stand at the edge of a new era - one where our natural rights will prevail," she told viewers.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

But his most singular focus is on defending the natural rights of the traditionally hyper-masculine.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2024

Both documents reflect Enlightenment ideas of natural rights and accountable government.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

The minority report argued that the Fourteenth Amendment was intended “to secure the natural rights of citizens as well as their equal capacities before the law.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling