That Progressivism is not a "movement," in Filene's estimation
anyway, does not suggest the lack of ideological affinity among those who
called themselves Progressive. That eugenics played a large role in
Progressive thought is undeniable to anyone who takes the effort to read the
literature. This has been well documented by, among others, Tim Leonard,
and my book "Order and Control in American Socio-economic Thought," makes the
case as well. (Although Tim has written far more on the issue.) I do
not need to associate Progressivism and eugenics -- they achieved that
connection all by themselves.
CM