The US “left” is considerably to the right of the European left, and LW has a broad international readership, so I think just saying “left” would be more confusing (“liberal” would even more confusing, given the dispute between libertarians and progressives over who is the legitimate heir of 19th century liberalism). But yes, in this case, I meant progressive in the sense of “mainstream center-left.”
The US “left” is considerably to the right of the European left
Some of the US “left” (notably, the mainstream Democrats) are considerably to the right of the European left. “Left” encompasses a rather large landscape.
The US “left” is considerably to the right of the European left, and LW has a broad international readership, so I think just saying “left” would be more confusing (“liberal” would even more confusing, given the dispute between libertarians and progressives over who is the legitimate heir of 19th century liberalism). But yes, in this case, I meant progressive in the sense of “mainstream center-left.”
Some of the US “left” (notably, the mainstream Democrats) are considerably to the right of the European left. “Left” encompasses a rather large landscape.
Right right, thanks. Any source you’d recommend?