The Progressive Party

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The Progressive Party

• Power to the people!

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Progressivism

• 4 Basic Themes to Progressive Party
• More Democracy!
• Women to Vote 19th amendment
• Vote for candidates instead of conventions
• Better Government!
• Less Corruption
• Prison Reform
• Regulate Big Companies!
• Anti Trusts
• More Taxes on corporations
• Government Should Help Its People
• Social Activism
• Better Education

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Progressive Governors of Louisiana

• Gov. W.W. Heard, 1900-1904
• Gov. Newton Blanchard, 1904-1908
• Gov. John M. Parker, 1920-1924