Progressivism
noun
A political and social idea encouraging improvement or reform, rather than sticking to traditional ideas.
Her political beliefs lean towards progressivism, with a focus on creating new social policies.
Often appears as...
- educational progressivism
- political progressivism
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Political
noun
A movement in American history advocating for social reform and democracy.
The era of progressivism in the early 20th century brought about significant changes in American politics and society.
Often appears as...
- progressivism era
- progressivism in america
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Historical
noun
A political and social idea encouraging improvement or reform, rather than sticking to traditional ideas.
Her political beliefs lean towards progressivism, with a focus on creating new social policies.
Often appears as...
- educational progressivism
- political progressivism
Usage tips
Political
noun
A movement in American history advocating for social reform and democracy.
The era of progressivism in the early 20th century brought about significant changes in American politics and society.
Often appears as...
- progressivism era
- progressivism in america
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Progressivism carries a positive meaning, suggesting advancement and positive change.
Many young voters are drawn to progressivism because it promises a better future.
Pro Tip 2/3Change over Tradition
Emphasizes preferring new ideas to maintain or improve society versus traditional values.
He argues for progressivism in law, saying traditional methods are outdated.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Context
Commonly used within a political discussion about societal improvements or reforms.
During the debate, she spoke of progressivism as the path to equality.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Progressivism carries a positive meaning, suggesting advancement and positive change.
Many young voters are drawn to progressivism because it promises a better future.
Pro Tip 2/3Change over Tradition
Emphasizes preferring new ideas to maintain or improve society versus traditional values.
He argues for progressivism in law, saying traditional methods are outdated.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Context
Commonly used within a political discussion about societal improvements or reforms.
During the debate, she spoke of progressivism as the path to equality.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Progressivism carries a positive meaning, suggesting advancement and positive change.
Many young voters are drawn to progressivism because it promises a better future.
Pro Tip 2/3Change over Tradition
Emphasizes preferring new ideas to maintain or improve society versus traditional values.
He argues for progressivism in law, saying traditional methods are outdated.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Context
Commonly used within a political discussion about societal improvements or reforms.
During the debate, she spoke of progressivism as the path to equality.
Compare with
activismadvancementevolutionfuturismimprovementinnovateliberalismmodernizeradicalisation
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Rick Perlstein
American Historian
The fact is that the Democratic Party in modern times has always had a conservative wing, one frequently as strong or stronger than its liberal wing, and as such, when progressives speak of the party as a vehicle that naturally belongs to them, as if by right - until conservatives stole it from them - they weaken progressivism.
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Charles M. Blow
American Journalist
Conservatism is rooted in preservation; progressivism advances alteration. These are different love languages. These languages turn on your view of change itself: When you think of America, do you see a country struggling to be maintained or one striving to be made better?
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Cass Sunstein
American Lawyer
Top 1 Percent progressivism emphasizes the idea of fairness - but it's nevertheless a politics of outrage, animated by at least a trace of envy. It's as if 'millionaires and billionaires' were the principal problem facing America today.
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Dan Crenshaw
American Politician
Well-intentioned liberalism always leads to progressivism. There's no choice there. Once that action is taken the only thing you can run on is totalitarianism - you have no choice.
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Allen West
American Politician
Liberal progressivism evolved after our Constitution. It has repeatedly failed all over the world so why do we think it could be successful here in the United States of America?
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Powell Clayton
American Politician
Let's trace the birth of an idea. It's born as rampant radicalism, then it becomes progressivism, then liberalism, then it becomes moderated conservative, outmoded, and gone.
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Glenn Beck
American Journalist
It's not just spending, it's not just taxes, it's not just corruption, it is progressivism, and it is in both parties. It is in the Republicans and the Democrats.
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Trish Regan
American Journalist
You think you can govern separate from our Constitution? That's the foundation of progressivism right there, folks.
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Jill Lepore
American Historian
Nineteenth-century grass-roots populism made twentieth-century progressivism possible.
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Sylvia Mathews Burwell
American Public Servant
Putting People First' was progressivism revived and at its best.
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Rick Perlstein
American Historian
The fact is that the Democratic Party in modern times has always had a conservative wing, one frequently as strong or stronger than its liberal wing, and as such, when progressives speak of the party as a vehicle that naturally belongs to them, as if by right - until conservatives stole it from them - they weaken progressivism.
Quote examples
Charles M. Blow
American Journalist
Conservatism is rooted in preservation; progressivism advances alteration. These are different love languages. These languages turn on your view of change itself: When you think of America, do you see a country struggling to be maintained or one striving to be made better?
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Cass Sunstein
American Lawyer
Top 1 Percent progressivism emphasizes the idea of fairness - but it's nevertheless a politics of outrage, animated by at least a trace of envy. It's as if 'millionaires and billionaires' were the principal problem facing America today.
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Dan Crenshaw
American Politician
Well-intentioned liberalism always leads to progressivism. There's no choice there. Once that action is taken the only thing you can run on is totalitarianism - you have no choice.
Quote examples
Allen West
American Politician
Liberal progressivism evolved after our Constitution. It has repeatedly failed all over the world so why do we think it could be successful here in the United States of America?
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Powell Clayton
American Politician
Let's trace the birth of an idea. It's born as rampant radicalism, then it becomes progressivism, then liberalism, then it becomes moderated conservative, outmoded, and gone.
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Glenn Beck
American Journalist
It's not just spending, it's not just taxes, it's not just corruption, it is progressivism, and it is in both parties. It is in the Republicans and the Democrats.
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Trish Regan
American Journalist
You think you can govern separate from our Constitution? That's the foundation of progressivism right there, folks.
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Jill Lepore
American Historian
Nineteenth-century grass-roots populism made twentieth-century progressivism possible.
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Sylvia Mathews Burwell
American Public Servant
Putting People First' was progressivism revived and at its best.
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