In that it progresses forward.

However, that is not in line with progressive movements since, at least, the late 19th century.

All progressive political movements have been imperialist, totalitarian, and narrow minded. (Despite accusing their opposition is exactly The same behavior and tactics)

Example: Western progressives have increasingly adopted a Marxist framework for all tactics and internal philosophical structures since the 1930's. We're in a phase of Marcuse's Repressive Tolerance.

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