In this context, Valerian unknowingly takes a classical liberal stand when he lets the child be free to form their own future.

Nonetheless, this is in keeping with the generally liberal, tolerant stands of the UCC tradition.

Many conservative Republicans are dissatisfied with Ms. Sturgulewski for her liberal stands on abortion and other issues.

The reader learns that Dr. Church's political and religious heritage fortify his liberal stands.

When a conservative politician takes liberal stands, he is often described as having "grown."

Throughout his career he was considered a political progressive for his liberal stands on other issues.

On many ocassions, the Orthodox churches have voted against liberal stands of the council, but they said their voice was not heard.

One senator, nationally recognized for his liberal stands, tried to break through the cordon and was dragged back to the street by two grim-faced Marines.

Mr. Gormley has been forthright in his support of what are, for Republicans, relatively liberal stands.

The Missouri Democrats take a social and liberal stand on economic and public policy issues.