This an interesting article on the key differences between liberalism and the left.
Key Points:
The use of the term liberal in an American context differs from the term elsewhere. Etymologically, the term liberal means to value freedom (i.e. liberties). In Europe, “liberal” refers to centrist or even right-leaning politics, especially with regards to economic policy. In Australia, the “Liberal Party” is a coalition of economic liberals and cultural conservatives.
Generally, liberal (American context) is used to refer to center-left establishment democrats like Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
A leftist tends to be a person farther left, advocating for more radical social and economic change and more government intervention in the marketplace.
The terms "leftist" and "liberal" differ depending upon the context. In American political discourse, they represent two competing perspecti
