To the Editor:Re “Progressives Aren’t Liberal,” by Pamela Paul (column, Nov. 17):Ms. Paul bemoans the failure of labels to accurately describe what a person’s beliefs are, in this case liberals. Labels allow a labeler to define us without the heavy lifting of critical thinking that truly informs who and what we are. In the end, we should applaud the failure of labels and encourage a deeper understanding of one another. Jonathan KarmelChicagoTo the Editor:Thank you so much for “Progressives Aren’t Liberal.” It was spot on! The talk show host Bill Maher has been saying for years that he is a classic liberal, but not at all like modern progressives.

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