America is the most litigious country on the planet.

You are correct, libertarianism is not “progressive”. That’s sort of the point. “Progressive” means a lot of different things to a lot of different people.

You think the government is interested in protecting citizens from anything?

Yep, you are one of those many people who have no idea what libertarianism is about. Nor, apparently, do you care to learn

No, they don’t generally believe in passing laws where social pressures could do the job. When word got out about the bakers who wouldn’t bake cakes for gay people, they came under tremendous scrutiny and pressure from the majority of the public. You may think laws are needed, others don’t.