Yesterday, ThinkProgress posted “ThankProgress: 9 Things Progressives Can Be Thankful For“, a list of things that we made progress on over this past year.
Here is their list (click the link for details):
1. States are enacting protections for undocumented immigrants.
2. Same-sex couples have more access to marriage benefits than ever before.
3. More workers are getting raises and taking sick leave.
4. Uninsured Americans are signing up for health insurance.
5. The U.S. is taking steps to address the consequences of climate change.
6. States are enacting prison reform.
7. College activists across the country are fighting back against rape culture.
8. Solar power is on the rise and prices keep dropping.
9. Number of homeless Americans on the decline.
When you look at that list, you could just as easily say “but … but … we didn’t get it all!!!”. And you would be right … we didn’t get it all … but we did make progress.