Modern Liberalism in The United States - 21st Century Issues

21st Century Issues

In early 21st century political discourse in the United States, liberalism has come to include support for reproductive rights for women, including abortion, affirmative action for minority groups historically discriminated against, multilateralism and support for international institutions, support for individual rights over corporate interests, support for universal health care for Americans (with a "single payer" option), and opposition to tax cuts for the rich.

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