A progressive is identified by her beliefs and behavior. Unpracticed beliefs are insufficient. The key beliefs: all humans deserve to be treated with respect and fairness; humans can better create a more enduring and desireable society working together than apart; diversity and tolerance for difference and change are essential for healthy families and communities; arrogance and ignorance must be challenged.While selfishness and distrust of others are understandable, progressives ask better than this of themselves and others.

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