The choice is simple. The reform legislation we have doesn't far enough, but it's a step in the right direction, as opposed to standing still or moving backwards. But a step in the right direction, however small, builds momentum for the next step forward. By some estimates, progressives made this reform a great deal better than it would have been had we not engaged. When this reform bill is signed into law, progressive should — and I have every reason to believe we will — start the fight to expand it even before the ink dries on President Obama's signature.
We can either take a step in the right direction, or we can take a huge step back. Standing still is not an option.
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