Merriam-Webster defines early 20th-century “Progressivism” as “a political philosophy and social reform movement that aims to advance the public good through government action…” Today, “progressive” ...

Introduction: Settler colonialism and progressivism -- Self-government, democracy, and white manhood -- An expansive state with socialistic tendencies -- Purifying politics through electoral reform -- ...

For eight nights, we celebrate the victory of a ragtag band of rebels defeating the mighty Greek empire. But that’s just one part of the story. The harder truth is this: the Maccabees weren’t just ...