illiberal
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From what can be gleaned from sections released so far, the country has been divided into the “Still United” states and an illiberal territory called the Dakota Membership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
John Dickerson: What we’ve been discussing somewhat, is the ways in which people become illiberal, even though they think they’re champions of liberalism.
From Slate ● May 16, 2026
Magyar, a former government insider turned critic, is offering voters a radical break from Orban's self-described "illiberal" system, vowing to crack down on corruption and improve public services.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
Even for those who work in international institutions, there could also be a price to pay for an illiberal America.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2026
Such were the positive orders of that illiberal and corrupt minister,—Mr. Henry Dundas.
From Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte by Lady Anne Hamilton
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