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Generally speaking, '''liberal ideology''' in America outlines a system of government which emphasises increased personal freedoms while intervening in the national economy in order to counter market forces. Liberals generally perceive taxation as a positive means of redistributing wealth and funding public works that could not be adequately supplied through the free market, such as roading or a police force.

Generally speaking, '''liberal ideology''' in America outlines a system of government which emphasises increased personal freedoms while intervening in the national economy in order to counter market forces. Liberals generally perceive taxation as a means of redistributing wealth and funding public works that could not be adequately supplied through the free market, such as roadbuilding and provision of police forces.

The following are beliefs generally attributed to a liberal outlook. However it should be noted that individuals will often dissent on one or more issues; and some beliefs are also shared by a proportion of conservatives (such as [[separation of church and state]] and [[same-sex marriage]]).

The following are beliefs generally attributed to a liberal outlook. However it should be noted that individuals will often dissent on one or more issues; and some beliefs are also shared by a proportion of conservatives (such as [[separation of church and state]] and [[same-sex marriage]]).

# [[Taxation]] as a means of supporting infrastructure

# [[Taxation]] as a means of supplying infrastructure

# Income redistribution through progressive taxation

# Income redistribution through progressive taxation

# Aversion to privatisation of national assets

# Aversion to privatization of national assets

# Increased government spending on healthcare, [[public education]] and social welfare

# Government involvement in health care, [[public education]] and social welfare

# Regulation and monitoring of psychoactive drugs as opposed to [[prohibition]]

# Decriminalization of psychoactive drugs as opposed to [[prohibition]]

# The advancement of gay rights, especially [[same-sex marriage]]

# The advancement of gay rights, including[[same-sex marriage]]

# Implementation of [[affirmative action]]

# Implementation of [[affirmative action]]

# [[Political correctness]]

# [[Political correctness]]

# [[Separation of church and state]]

# [[Separation of church and state]]

# Support of [[labor unions]]

# Support for [[labor unions]]

# [[Sex education]] in schools, emphasising [[contraception]] as opposed to [[abstinence]]

# [[Sex education]] in schools, including emphasis on [[contraception]] as well as [[abstinence]]

# Legalisation and/or governmental funding of [[abortion]] programs

# Legalization and/or governmental funding for [[abortion]] programs

# Reinterpretation of the Constitution in a modern context (see [[living Constitution]])  

# Interpretation of the Constitution in a contemporary context (see [[living Constitution]])  

# Upholding of [[First Amendment]] liberties, especially regarding pornography and obscenity

# Upholding of [[First Amendment]] liberties

# Support for [[gun control]]

# Support for [[gun control]], in opposition to the [[Second Amendment]]

# Abolition of the [[death penalty]]

# Abolition of the [[death penalty]]

# Penal reforms with an emphasis on rehabilitation

# Penal reforms with an emphasis on rehabilitation over punishment

# Stricter environmental legislation

# Legislation and regulation to protect the environment

# Disarmament treaties and an aversion to interventionist foreign policy

# Support for nuclear disarmament treaties  

# An aversion to interventionist foreign policy (note this is often a conservative ideology as well)

# Reinstatement of the [[Fairness doctrine]]

# Reinstatement of the [[Fairness doctrine]]

# Opposition to restriction of personal freedoms, especially under the [[Patriot Act]]

# Opposition to restriction of personal freedoms, such as those imposed under the [[Patriot Act]]

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