natural rights

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Our Constitution creates a separation of powers and federalism—truly for the first time in modern history—to prevent the government from becoming so strong that it threatens our natural rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"We stand at the edge of a new era - one where our natural rights will prevail," she told viewers.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

But his most singular focus is on defending the natural rights of the traditionally hyper-masculine.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2024

Both documents reflect Enlightenment ideas of natural rights and accountable government.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

I intervened in this piece of charming youthful désespoir; countering that some philosophers say governments were instituted to protect the natural rights of the citizen; to which Octavian said that nature recognizes no rights.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson