illiberal

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Magyar, a former government insider turned critic, is offering voters a radical break from Orban's self-described "illiberal" system, vowing to crack down on corruption and improve public services.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a frequent target of Kirk’s illiberal rhetoric, called the shooting “disgusting, vile, and reprehensible.”

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2025

In countries facing illiberal or outright authoritarian governments, bar associations have often stood as credible, independent advocates for the rule of law.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2025

Courageous in his commitment to scientific truth, he espouses opinions that can strike us as elitist and illiberal today.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024

The book was attacked—not wholly to Hume's dissatisfaction, for he appreciated fame as well as success—"with all the illiberal petulance, arrogance, and scurrility which distinguish the Warburtonian school."

From Essays by Hume, David