A progressive is one who truly believes in the concept of America. One who believes in the inherent dignity of all human beings, the basic right to individual and collective self-determination. One with a desire to help those less fortunate. And one with the courage not only to live as a free person in a sometimes hostile world, but also to fight for the true freedom of all others to live their lives as they would choose. In short, one who chooses hope over fear, love over hate.

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