Political progressivism

Political Progressivism or simply Progressivism is an ideology and political philosophy whose adherents promote policies that they believe would reform a country's government, economy, or society. As a broad characterization of political leanings, political progressivism can refer to left or antiestablishmentarianism, in which case it may be right or left, as long as the platform is reformist.The term can be used by economic liberals, who are generally placed on the "right" of the political spectrum. An example of this is in Ireland (See below)

Around the world

United States

See main article - Progressivism in the United States

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Progressives in the US were strong in the early parts of the 20th century. Today it is equated to movements on the left ranging from liberal to democratic socialist.

Related Topics:
Liberal - Democratic socialist

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Australia

The term progressive is popular in Australia, since many on the left usually support either the Labor Party, the Democrats or the Greens, opposed to the right-wing Liberal Party of Australia.

Related Topics:
Australia - Labor Party - Democrats - Greens - Liberal Party of Australia

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Canada

The term progressive is also popular in Canada, since many are further left than the Liberal Party of Canada. Most supporters of the old Progressive Conservative Party of Canada did not consider themselves progressive although arguments have been made that the Mulroney government implemented progressive environmental policies. The David Orchard wing of the old PC Party was progressive in nature while the Red Tory faction, which included former Prime Minister Joe Clark, was less so. The New Democratic Party often considers itself progressive, and attempts to appeal to progressive voters.

Related Topics:
Canada - Liberal Party of Canada - Progressive Conservative Party of Canada - New Democratic Party

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The Progressive Party of Canada briefly rose to prominence in the 1920s. The Progressive Canadian Party, composed mostly of anti-merger Progressive Conservatives, was formed several months prior to the 2004 general election.

Related Topics:
Progressive Party of Canada - 1920s - Progressive Canadian Party - 2004 general election

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Ireland

In Ireland The Progressive Democrats (in Irish An Páirtí Daonlathach, literal back-translation: The Democratic Party) is a free market liberal party in the Republic of Ireland founded in 1985.

Related Topics:
Progressive Democrats - Republic of Ireland

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The Progressive Democrats? economic policies are based on liberal economics. They support a free enterprise, low tax and pro-competition policy base.

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The party is often described as right wing by supporters and critics alike, but they have several policies which are closer to the left wing.

Related Topics:
Right wing - Left wing

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New Zealand

Jim Anderton formed the New Zealand Progressive Party by splitting from the Alliance (New Zealand political party).

Related Topics:
Jim Anderton - New Zealand Progressive Party - Alliance (New Zealand political party)

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The Progressive Green Party was formed in 1995 but has now disbanded.

Related Topics:
Progressive Green Party - 1995

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Progressive voters also support the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand and the New Zealand Labour Party.

Related Topics:
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand - New Zealand Labour Party

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