Move this article to the more appropriate Political Progressivism for this article is too poltical in content. Make a new broader Progressivism article later....
Write a third-level section under United States called "Progressive Beliefs". This should attempt a broad survey of progressive ideas, being careful to point out that not all people who call themselves "progressive" believe all or any of these things, and not to advocate for or against the beliefs listed, either explicitly or implicitly.
Write a section entitled "Criticism of Progressivism", for NPOV purposes.
Expand non-US sections so the article does not appear US-centric, to the degree possible.
Identify all historical and contemporary movements or causes calling themselves "progressive".
Write a history of each movement or cause self-identified as "progressive", possibly adding material to referenced articles.
After the explanation of contemporary progressive beliefs is complete or underway, write a history of ideologically aligned movements and causes, including those not necessarily calling themselves "progressive". Possibly add material to referenced articles.
Write about the history of the direct historical antecedents of the contemporary progressive movement(s), possibly adding material to referenced articles.
Compare and contrast with Populism, a movement which also traces its U.S. roots back to this period.
