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==Origin==
==Origin==
Historically, Progressives view themselves as "enlightened" social reformers apart from the ignorant and unwashed masses. [[Gay marriage]] for example is considered a progressive social reform.
Historically, Progressives view themselves as "enlightened" social reformers apart from the ignorant and unwashed masses. [[Gay marriage]] for example is considered a progressive social reform.
Progressives use the term in contrast to "regressive" policies of their opponents. For exmple, progressives will ask rhetorically, "Do you want to go back to the 1950s?" implying that women were oppressed by being forced to be [[housewife|housewives]] and men were oppressed by being falsely accused of favoring Communism (see [[McCarthyism]]).
Progressives use the term in contrast to "regressive" policies of their opponents. For example, progressives will ask rhetorically, "Do you want to go back to the 1950s?" implying that women were oppressed by being forced to be [[housewife|housewives]] and men were oppressed by being falsely accused of favoring Communism (see [[McCarthyism]]).
===Progressive era===
It was also meant to create a belief that [[conservatives]] were not able to think of a progressive future for the [[United States]]. The most famous historical usage of the term was in the 1890s to 1920s, sometimes called the [[Progressive Era]]. During the Progressive Era, politicians of both parties and various ideologies adopted the term, notably [[Theodore Roosevelt]], a Republican who founded the [[Progressive Party]] (also known as the Bull Moose Party) and [[Woodrow Wilson]].
It was also meant to create a belief that [[conservatives]] were not able to think of a progressive future for the [[United States]]. The most famous historical usage of the term was in the 1890s to 1920s, sometimes called the [[Progressive Era]]. During the Progressive Era, politicians of both parties and various ideologies adopted the term, notably [[Theodore Roosevelt]], a Republican who founded the [[Progressive Party]] (also known as the Bull Moose Party) and [[Woodrow Wilson]].
Ironically, progressives began using the word "[[liberal]]" in the early 20th century when the word "progressive" openly was associated with [[Marxism]].
Ironically, progressives began using the word "[[liberal]]" in the early 20th century when the word "progressive" openly was associated with [[Marxism]].
===Modern revival===
The term was revived in the early 21st century by [[politician]]s and [[media celebraties]] who considered traditional liberals too willing to [[compromise]] with moderates and conservatives. As such, the anti-democratic Marxist ideal of [[single party control]] was revived. This revival occurred shortly before the 2006 midterm elections when liberals supported the [[War on Terror]]. It was implemented to help distance politicians, mainly [[Democrats]], from the negative history associated with various members of the party at that time.
==Policies==
==Policies==