**Jefferson's Parlor**: Progressivism is International

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Progressivism is International

The Reformation of the Left is occurring not only here, but also in Europe.

In Great Britain, there is a think tank called DEMOS which is dedicated to producing ideas for progressive government in the United Kingdom. You might want to review their free publications, such as "We Mean Power."

In France there is a progressive think tank called "Terra Nova" which has already been in contact with our Center for American Progress. For the moment you must know French or use an online translator to read their web pages. But it sounds like they are facing the same challenges we have faced at a national level. As for the local level, it may be they have something to teach us.

In Spain, the "Alternatives Foundation" appears to be a think tank with progressive inclinations. Some of their pages and publications are in English.

I suppose that I am most excited by the evidence that we are not alone in our struggle for human progress. Let us work together to achieve the dream!

[Oops. See also the Policy Network and their international publications!]