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Progressives organized to assist the newcomers, but restriction ultimately carried the day when the Immigration Act of 1924 closed the door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Senator Ali Ndume is from the north and – like Tinubu – belongs to the All Progressives Congress.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

Progressives in the church hope Pope Leo will continue where Francis left off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Progressives and conservatives alike have challenged him in public.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2024

Applying these methods to government, Progressives sought to end the tradition of crooked party bosses packing government agencies, including law enforcement, with patrons and hacks.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann