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Liberal

A person who believes that one ought to be able to do what one would like provided it does not hurt another person. Liberalism was conceived in the 19th century primarily as an economic and social philosophy espousing religious liberty, the free market, and capitalism. In the 20th century, it became associated with the left, especially in the United States, due to a concern for social justice. As a result, a liberal tends to favor regulation of private enterprise. However, adherents to what is sometimes called "19th-century liberalism" or "European liberalism" are presumably more amenable to the free market.

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Casey Selzer, Justin Krebs [NYT] Related: Partying Liberally with Living Liberally [NYMag]

Marrying Liberally

"Among liberals there's no euphoria, that's for sure," says Laughing Liberally co-founder Justin Krebs, 33, who wears a rumpled suit and loose ponytail as he ushers the audience inside.

Laughing liberally pours on the tea party jokes

Great Divide Brewing Company is releasing a single batch of Liberally Hopped American Pale Ale to salute the Democratic National Convention as it comes to Denver.

Great Divide brews up a treat for the Dems

Rinse a cloth in warm water and spray liberally with the vinegar.

Household tip

The city's astonishing Deco legacy, more sultry than its European counterparts and liberally spiced up with Afro-Cuban elements, is re-examined in Havana Deco, Alejandro G.

Crumbling Art Deco megastructures and cars with tail fins--we could only be in Havana

There was blood, rubbish and vomit strewn liberally down certain main shopping thoroughfares.

Letter: You say - Clean up the streets

Liberally spray or oil a baking sheet, and set aside.

Sidebar: gluten-free breadsticks adapted from Joseph pace

I'll admit that there's a good Sharon Stone performance here, and the RFK footage sprinkled liberally throughout left me inspired, but mainly it made me want to watch a documentary on the man, or some film--any other film--but Bobby.

Cinephile

Indeed, the treatment is text-like, with straightforward prose and charts and tables liberally sprinkled throughout.

Performance Dashboards and Analysis for Value Creation

The so-called "Values Voter Summit" was marked by plenty of complaining about the alleged hostility toward evangelicals in society, liberally mixed with partisan politicking, divisive rants and attacks on Americans United.

Values vacuum: Summit showcases intolerance of religious right

Tips for dealing with harmful energies within and without regardless of one's current astrological sign or the immediate planet alignment are also liberally sprinkled through this serious-minded guide written expressly for serious astrology followers and practitioners.

Astrology & Pain: The Keys to Freedom

Black and white and some color photos liberally embellish the battle and technical descriptions.