I'll preface this post by saying this is more of a love letter and less of a discussion piece (though feel free to comment). I have to laud progressives for creating social change and moving the needle forward in regards to social issues. Most recently progressives fought for marijuana legalization (in direct opposition to the drug war) and we are now seeing the fruits of that labor. The needle has been moved forward to the degree that many mainstream conservatives are openly supporting legalization (cold day in hell).
It was progressives that fought for black civil rights in the face of conservative opposition, it was progressives that fought for women's rights and it was progressives that are the reason LGBT people now have some degree of representation and protection.
I know I may be preaching to the choir on this forum but I don't think progressives get enough commendation in this country. I find it ridiculous that "liberal" and "progressive" is often used negatively and derisively in today's society. I for one will applaud liberalism and progressivism..
It was progressives that fought for black civil rights in the face of conservative opposition, it was progressives that fought for women's rights and it was progressives that are the reason LGBT people now have some degree of representation and protection.
I know I may be preaching to the choir on this forum but I don't think progressives get enough commendation in this country. I find it ridiculous that "liberal" and "progressive" is often used negatively and derisively in today's society. I for one will applaud liberalism and progressivism..
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