Rise of Progressivism Discussion

Instructions: 

Read the following Discussion question carefully, then submit an original answer.  Your answer should be at least a few sentences to a paragraph in length.  There is no "right" or "wrong" answer, but your opinion should be well-reasoned and based on fact.  (no references needed) this is just an opinion...

The reform movement known as "Progressivism" sprang from many different sources and wasn't always a uniform program or philosophy.  How were some "Progressive" ideas contradictory to others?  How could conflicting goals both be considered "Progressive?"