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progressivism

[pruh-gres-uh-viz-uhm] / prəˈgrɛs əˌvɪz əm /


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Today, it’s been adopted as a quasi-anthem for the U.S. and the epitome of American progressivism.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

The proponents of this new set of first principles, most prominently among them the 28th president, Woodrow Wilson, called it progressivism.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

At the same time, progressivism has its own pathologies:

From Salon Aug. 19, 2025

He’s made the place into a palatial bachelor pad, all honoring his unique strain of bro-friendly progressivism.

From Slate Feb. 18, 2025

This might be one reason for his antagonism toward the politicians of the old regime, such as Penrose, who have barred his way in that direction, and his fitful devotion to progressivism championed by others.

From The Mirrors of Washington by John Kirby




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