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As a lifelong liberal, I have found that many people no longer understand what a liberal believes or what a liberal really is.

I am a walking oxymoron in today's religious climate - a liberal Christian. But it may be that my fringe status is more political than religious. Calling yourself a "liberal" anything today is so scorned that even Dennis Kucinich won't do it. I still do.

Former NBC President Richard Wright unintentionally exploded the myth of a liberal bias in American television journalism by complaining in his new book that Katie Couric was a rabid, Bush-baiting radical lefty. This is not a joke.

On Liberty was a major and innovative contribution to the entire mode of liberal thought.

A liberal New York Times opinion writer is against the 2008 tax stimulus plan. His opinion of the stimulus plan is wrong and his idea of what America needs is ignorant and may hurt the democrats.

In a surprising move, Mamet wrote a piece for the Village Voice entitled "Why I Am no Longer a Brain Dead Liberal".

One of the web's most prolific liberal bloggers and writers, Julia at Sisyphus Shrugged has turned her keen eye on everything from the intricacies of New York politics, city and state government to conservatives and the nation at large.

How will Liberal/Progressives cope with the rampant corporate funding of Presidential elections? How can anyone compete with the millions of dollars that corperate entities throw at the candidates? Are these donations fueled by patriotism or a desire for influence?

Why I want to be a liberal

a growing number of students are attending traditionally technical schools to pursue non-technical majors. It sounds like a strange decision, but I think my experience will give me an advantage in the future.

Many people have had the following experience. One can be in the midst of arguing with a liberal, usually about a national security issue. Then all of the sudden, out of the blue, the liberal snarls, "How dare you challenge my patriotism!"

When one sees a book with the title Liberal Fascism, one wonders if the author is offering a contradiction. However as the author, columnist Jonah Goldberg proves, the phrase is really redundant.

Australia's Liberal Party was swept from power in federal elections ending the 11-year government of outgoing Prime Minister John Howard, one of George W. Bush's staunchest supporters in the international community.

Rasmussen Reports has taken a look at how conservative or liberal the voters are in different aspects of their every day life.

So often, in discussion groups, a progressive religious person will say, "But Jesus was a liberal." This is usually stated when trying to counter a point in a debate. Is it really true?

Jonah Goldberg's book Liberal Fascism presents the theory that fascism is coming to America through liberals. This review explains why his argument should be completely discredited.

Life as a liberal in the conservative bible belt.

Neo-conservatives have fostered some less-than-truthful versions of what it means to be a liberal; here's one liberal's rebuttal.

I'm a Democrat, regrettably sometimes, and so the Republicans can mend their own gated fences. But the GOP's latest set-to is simply too much!

In this world, some countries are freer than others. Most Middle Eastern nations hold Islam as their state religion; while this may hinder human rights and daily life in some countries, in others life is more flexible while still sticking to the Qu'ran.

If you are a democrat, and you love talking about politics and reading about politics, then look no further than the biggest liberal blog Web site Daily Kos. Daily kos has several hundred thousand members who talk about everything.

A leading African American newspaper columnist says Americans should consider the liberal policies of Barack Obama before electing him President.

Most voters view Hillary Clinton as a liberal, at least according to the latest results from the Rasmussen reports People.

Why is being conservative more appealing than being a liberal?

Mr. Stolyarov argues that to preserve a free country, we need to embrace the classical liberal idea of tolerance and to guard against intolerable intrusions on individual self-sovereignty.

Thoughts on liberal thinking?

Despite all the claims to the contrary, there are actually a multitude of things you can do with a liberal arts degree. Here's three of the author's favorites.

A brief discussion why this outspoken liberal actually enjoy's listening to Rush Limbaugh, America's most well known conservative radio talk show host

Boulder is a city that wants to project a progressive, liberal image. This is done through the artful management of resources and what some locals deem to be the "Aspenizing" of their fine town.

A look at the Liberal talk radio station Air America Radio and all their radio personalities.

A liberal confesses to listening to Rush Limbaugh. That started me thinking.

Most college professors are biased toward a liberal political slant, and this is not good for students. It's a system of indoctrination, and that's a problem.

An informed voter is a smart voter. These blogs present some examples of the "left-leaning," "liberal," or "progressive" political viewpoint in the United States.

The advent of blogging has finally offered liberals an outlet for their frustration and anger with the current administration. The top three liberal blogs are highlighted.

While the whole country - including the Bush administration - got my sympathy after September 11th, Bush's lies since then have have made me sway to the Liberal Left.

This article explains why the policies of the Bush administration makes him one of the biggest Liberals in our history.

You can go on to pursue careers in the entertainment industry, english education or even politics with one of the many liberal arts courses at CSU

A look at options for adult and other learners who want e-degrees. A look at accredited programs in both the liberal arts and professional degrees (Business, Law, and Education).

Atrios. Fire Dog Lake. Crooks and Liars. America Blog. You may or may not have heard of these and other liberal blogs, but you might be asking yourself: how do I get banned from posting on these blogs? Let an expert tell you how.

Many respected organizations and institutions of higher learning have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that there exists a strong liberal bias in American universities. Here is one way that conservatives seek to bring balance to academia.

A witty how-to guide giving advice about how to let your neighbors know that you are a liberal, even though you are surrounded by Southern conservatives.

First of all, you need to know that, born in the early '50's, I was raised in a liberal Democratic home that cared enormously about all the people of the world, especially those who were downtrodden, discriminated against, and poor.

With the Democrats in control of both houses of the New Hampshire Legislature, new laws seem to reflect a liberal movement in a state formerly known as a haven of conservatism.

Politicians should not be the ones defining Christianity. Only Christ should do that. And he was a liberal.

In a liberal democracy, the elected representatives hold...

You are probably wrong in your misconceptions about what a liberal actually is.

A resolutuon passed by Venestre, Norway's liberal party, would legalize file sharing and sampling, shorten the lifespan of commercial copyrights, and ban DRM.

Liberal Arts Majors are becoming more popular on campus. Learn why this study will help you succeed in life.

A brief article offering some suggestions of what one can do with a liberal arts degree and some reassurance that yes, a liberal arts degree is worth the money and one can use the vast knowledge in many fields.

The University of Oklahoma is home of the Sooners that is located in Norman, OK and offers one of the best Master of Arts in Liberal Studies online degree program in the state of Oklahoma.

Why anyone would want to choose a liberal art major over a more technical major.

I took the road less traveled when it came to school. Half way through my college matriculation a death in the family, a change of heart towards my major, and the introduction to a wonderful girl led to my returning home.

All my life I have heard about how compassionate liberals are and how greedy conservatives are. I have spent years looking for compassionate liberals. I am here to tell you that they are hard to find. Yet everywhere I turn I find compassionate conservatives.

People ask why the "good Muslims" won't speak out against nuts like Bin Laden. I ask why won't "good Christians speak out against nuts like Pat Roberson, James Dobson, , Ann Coulter

I know it sounds a bit contradictory, but according to Muslim groups, and even a judicial review in Canada, saying that Islam isn't compatible with the West is a serious offense, especially since they insist they can.

A cry to the teens of today's society: get culture!

Vegetarianism isn't just a movement populated by bleeding heart-types, and that stereotype needs to change.

Liberalism is a wonderful concept, but it's true adherents are fewer in number that those who vote Democrat.

The framing of the diploma does not make his education, valued at roughly 189 thousand USD, any more valuable to potential employers.

A list from a student. You've been warned!

Hillary Clinton is the leading Democratic candidate, but only to the peoples' peril. She has the worst platform; she represents corporate interests as much as Republicans, and she might not even win.

Is media driving a political agenda and in so doing hurting our economy?

A few words about the pretentious, underhanded article written in the June 27th edition of the Oregonian about the Dixie Mattress Company in Portland, Oregon, and a few more words about the self-entitled, arrogant, and unerring hatemonger neighbors.

America, its allies and the Iraqi people have won the war against terror in Iraq. How do we know? Simple. Just follow the money.

The three heads of the Church of Liberalism, and the dogma they are peddling.

In our politically and ideologically charged culture, it's easy to lose sight of the deeper truths of Christianity. Since the inception of the religious right, Republicans have claimed trump on morality, but examination of Christ's life implies the opposite.

If they're shamelessly venting sexual behavior in a crowd, or clearly seeking the sexual attention of several other people right now, would you be comfortable calling this person your spouse if they were to continue this behavior after you're married?

I take an alternative look at the end times to the Apocalyptic popular Chrisian View.

To hear some tell it, the very thought of more progressive leadership style will bring economic and social disaster. If that's true, why are the cities that are very open about being progressive better places to live?

The art of co-opting pleasant sounding phraseology to mask reality.

We hear all the time about morality, and those who claim to have it. What is it, and how does it differ in the context of political outlook?

This editorial raises an important issue that the American public should be concerned about: the lack of enthusiasm toward higher education.

This is a tongue-in-cheek interview of Senator John McCain with a reporter from the TV show "Ask the Candidates."

I do admit that my personal life experience has shown me that many Evangelical Southern Baptists, much like Amy Brantley, are not bona fide nut cases or closet Nazis. Too bad. Kind of spoils the fun.

An overview of the 1964 presidential election, in which Lyndon Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater for a first full presidential term.

An analysis of how the 1960 Canadian provincial elections influenced the future of French-Canadian calls for sovereignty within the Canadian borders.

Tthe "open-minded" Hollywood community is, in reality, closed to independent political thinking. I take them to task!

As a card carrying Canadian I dove right in and attended an American private university for graduate school in Manhattan. Dreams of Notre Dame and Spring Break dancing in my head with visions of young co-eds asking me to 'say 'eh?' again.' Until 9/11.

An overview of the 1988 presidential election, in which George H.W. Bush defeated Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis.

A review of the upcoming Canadian national elections and what it will mean for the nation and North America.

The "New York Observer," a recently redesigned weekly newspaper is unlike any other paper you've ever read. Its wit and behind-the-scenes coverage of important events will have you glued to its pages.

America has been heading in a dangerous direction. Have you ever stopped to consider: What if there IS a God, and I eventually have to answer to him for some of my arrogant acts? Most Liberals don't.

Imagine a town where religion and prayer were banned. Could you survive in a town such as this?

CSPAN's Washington Journal featured UCLA political science professor Tim Groseclose today (01/05/06). Professor Groseclose is the lead author of a UCLA study on media bias. His findings are neither surprising nor alarming; his thinking, however, is.

Conservatism and Liberalism are not political parties, they are ideologies; members of these groups adopted universal stances on various issues. Political parties for example, exemplify one of the more accepted stances that self-proclaimed members take.

Former California governor-for-now Gray Davis and FoxTV political host Alan Colmes meet up for a long weekend with the makeover team of Ted Nugent, Jesse Ventura and Alexander Haig.

This paper will focus on the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC's) proposed deregulation policy for media ownership.

This examines the question from both points of view, than I state my opinion on the topic

A first hand look at the steps needed for success in graduate school.

A brief essay on the true purpose of the humanitarian disciplines, much overlooked by modern practitioners thereof.

Liberalism vs Communism

CNN reported this morning that Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., former key insider from the Kennedy era suffered an apparent heart attack at dinner on February 28th.

'Twas the night before Christmas and all 'cross the land, Americans were pondering the times now at hand. The halls of the Congress the liberals reclaimed. No more would they have Republicans to blame.

There's abundant evidence that liberals do what they do because they think it's cool... not because their actions benefit anyone. And to be cool, you have to hate the right people and organizations. So much for the party of the "big tent."

This is a political commentary about how Americans have allied themselves with political parties too strictly, and don't take the time to examine the actual issues.

America Did Not Start Terror War-But We Had Better Be The Ones To Finish It

Liberal Democrat Candidates McGovern, Mondale, and Dukakis were losers. So, will be Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Since Dr. Paul argues for withdrawing