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There isn't always a "long arc" of morality

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Started March 24, 2026

Progressives should beware the idea that history will deliver them inevitable victories

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
History does not guarantee moral progress; we must actively work for justice rather than rely on inevitability.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
Progressives should embrace the belief in a long moral arc as motivation, even if victories are not guaranteed.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
The notion that history favors progress is overly simplistic and can obscure the complexities of social change.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
While history shows some moral advancements, it also demonstrates setbacks; we must be vigilant against regression.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
Believing in an inevitable moral arc can lead to complacency and hinder urgent action on pressing social issues.
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