Q: You talk about how the radical conservatives have distorted the term “liberalism.” What’s your definition of liberalism?
A:
[1] Keeping church and state separate.
[2] Fighting concentrations of economic power that undermine democracy.
[3] Expanding social insurance, including health care.
[4] And extending the reach of international law and human rights.
These principles all interact. They have to do with the interdependence of all of us.
—Robert Reich (source)