Scenarios about 'progressive politics'
Progressive politics refers to a political ideology that advocates for social reform, economic equality, and expanded civil rights, typically favoring government intervention to address societal problems. Historically, progressivism emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to industrialization, monopolistic business practices, and social inequities. In alternate history scenarios, the strength or weakness of progressive movements often serves as a pivotal factor in how societies develop different political and economic systems.
What If Burlington's Progressive Coalition Had Expanded Nationally in the 1980s?
Exploring how American politics might have evolved if Bernie Sanders' Burlington Progressive Coalition had successfully expanded into a national movement in the 1980s, creating a viable third party in American politics.
What If Asheville Had Launched Its Arts-Based Revitalization a Decade Earlier?
Exploring how Asheville, North Carolina might have developed if its arts-driven urban renaissance had begun in the 1970s instead of the 1980s, potentially transforming the city's economic trajectory and relationship with its conservative state.