libertarian
noun
lib·er·tar·i·an
ˌli-bər-ˈter-ē-ən 
-ˈte-rē-
1
: an advocate of the doctrine of free will
2
a
: a person who upholds the principles of individual liberty especially of thought and action
b
capitalized
: a member of a political party advocating libertarian principles
libertarian
adjective
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Horning has run as a libertarian in past elections, including the 8th Congressional District in 2014, 2016 and 2022.
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Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
In the past, civil libertarians were able to head such legislation off, but that’s become harder in the current fevered climate.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
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Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
In the past, civil libertarians were able to head such legislation off, but that’s become harder in the current fevered climate.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
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“Libertarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libertarian. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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libertarian
noun
lib·er·tar·i·an
ˌlib-ər-ˈter-ē-ən
: a person who believes in liberty of thought and action
libertarian
adjective
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