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When Liberalism Grows Up
For all its flaws, liberalism still has a future—it just may look different from what we are used to.
Where Things Went Awry
The rise of illiberalism in the West flows directly from liberalism’s failures.
The Tolerance Dilemma
The great question facing liberal societies today is how far tolerance should extend.
Higher Goals of Life
A liberalism that fails to come to terms with religion is destined to falter.
A Demographic Mosaic
America’s hiccups with liberal democracy are nothing that can’t be resolved by doubling down on diversity.
Individualism’s Staying Power
The essence of liberalism is the culture of individual expression, and it’s here to stay.
The Left’s Due—and Responsibility
The Left’s version of liberalism is essential to save the tradition from the corrosive effects of unfettered capitalism.
Democracy’s Discontents
Though Fukuyama is focused on the threats to liberalism, January 6 shows that the real complaints are with democracy.
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