progressive politics

Reform-oriented political stance

Progressive politics is a political orientation favoring reform and government action to address social inequalities, expand civil rights, and regulate economic power.

Progressives typically support policies like universal healthcare, environmental protection, labor rights, and wealth redistribution.

The term spans a spectrum—from moderate reformers to those seeking substantial systemic change.

She's been involved in progressive politics since college.

Opposites
political ideology spectrum

progressive politicsconservatism

Preference for existing institutions

conservative politics · traditionalism · paleoconservatism · neoconservatism · Toryism

attitude toward social change

progressive politicsreactionaryism

Opposition to reform

counter-revolution · revanchism · retrogression

political engagement level

progressive politicspolitical apathy

Indifference to governance

apoliticism · quietism · moderation · centrism · incrementalism

Family

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