“Traditionally, open-minded secular liberal rationalists have not made ...” — Maajid Nawaz Quote

Traditionally, open-minded secular liberal rationalists have not made a case for tolerance.

The only way we can challenge Islamism is to engage with one another. We need to make it as abhorrent as racism has become today. Only then will we stem the tide of angry young Muslims who turn to hate.

Neoconservatism had the philosophy that you go in with a supply-led approach to impose democratic values from the top down. Whereas Islamists and far-right organizations, for decades, have been building demand for their ideology on the grassroots.

The cheeky ideal I am calling for is that Muslims should be viewed as equal citizens, nothing more and nothing less.

I decided that I didn't want to spend my time in a liberal arts college.

I'm not a predictable black liberal.

I am a liberal. I want everyone to be well.

My father felt that his world of ideas was too liberal for traditional rabbinical teachings, and he looked for a chance to find a way in life.

I've always been a liberal and I've always had strong socialist leanings.