What ideology did Rustin align with later in life?
Liberalism
Democratic Socialism
Neoconservatism
Communism
Answer
Late in life, Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader, became a neoconservative. Neoconservatism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of free markets, military strength, and a strong national defense. Rustin was drawn to neoconservatism's focus on individual responsibility and its belief that government should play a limited role in society.
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