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[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / kənˈsɜr və tɪv /




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The politician became a household name in the 1990s due to her socially conservative views that put her on the right of the Tories.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Jackson is a former social conservative who has reinvented himself into what he calls a “pickup-truck progressive.”

From Slate Jul. 11, 2026

He has surrendered the intellectual high ground of the conservative movement.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

He described her as "a devout Christian and somebody with strong socially conservative views. Perhaps not popular in modern Britain but that is what Ann believed in."

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

“And if she did, I’m sure she’d need to be conservative on where to drive in order to keep gas in the car.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

A unifying cultural figure beloved by both liberals and conservatives, Stapleton was the headlining act at a Fourth of July benefit concert that also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Maren Morris and Queen Latifah.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

A progressive Christian, Talarico often cites scripture, and especially words of Jesus that many conservatives pointedly ignore, to argue for values like compassion and empathy.

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

Justice Elena Kagan, who was joined by the two other liberals on the court and three conservatives, wrote the majority opinion.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Murphy lays out a provocative agenda for Democrats to call Americans to national service, break up corporate power, rebuild local communities, and create a bigger tent that reaches disaffected conservatives hungry for change.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

“The liberals and the conservatives are both right in a sense,” McLanahan said.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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