The purpose of this essay is to offer a perspective on the modern Democratic (Progressive) era based on facts.

Who is a “progressive” these days? Over the last decade, the term “progressive” has come into vogue, superseding the traditional nomenclature of political identity like “liberal” and “moderate.” And ...

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A new progressive era is dawning in America, and almost nothing Republicans can do will hold back the tide — unless Republicans destroy democracy altogether (more on this in a moment). Start with the ...

But here’s a happier thought: The first Gilded Age gave way to the Progressive Era. Those in the social sector hoping for a similar outcome, might want to take some time to study the life of the great ...

America is in the midst of a crisis that needs no introduction. Ideological warfare and policy paralysis in Washington. Declining economic well-being among the mass of Americans combined with ...

Johnathan O’Neill is Associate Professor of History at Georgia Southern University. Elihu Root (1845-1937), William Howard Taft (1857-1930), and Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. (1850-1924) were leading members ...

The Progressive Era, 1890-1920, was vibrant with reforms and programs designed to create a more equitable and healthier society. The era followed the Gilded Age, when industrialists flaunted their ...