Liberals

Kurt Schlichter, who served on a Pentagon task force examining ideology at the military's war colleges, called liberal women a 'pestilence' that will end Western civilization. He has previously urged barring childless adults from voting. Critics say the remarks raise questions about extremism in defence circles, while supporters back his combative rhetoric.

A new report points to a marked decline in tolerance towards LGBT people in the Netherlands, traditionally seen as one of Europe's most liberal countries. Researchers link the shift to an increasingly hostile public debate, with politicians and online commentators using harsher rhetoric about sexual minorities. Observers say the findings challenge the country's self-image and are prompting calls for stronger responses to anti-LGBT hostility.

Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch is drawing attention for a sharply worded critique of affluent liberal commentators, accusing them of dismissiveness toward grassroots discontent that has been building since the summer. He argues that well-paid pundits who call Trump 'uncouth' and pride themselves on mainstream liberalism are out of touch with the anger now reigniting within their own circles.