I am a progressive. I say that plainly, without hesitation, and without apology. My values are rooted in compassion, solidarity, empathy, justice, and the belief that systems should exist to uplift people rather than crush them. I care deeply about marginalized communities, workers, the environment, and the idea that human dignity should not be conditionalContinue reading “What Progressives Can Learn From Libertarians, Even When We Disagree”
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The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) as an Accidental Leftist Parable
The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) can be read as an unexpectedly leftist parable, exploring systemic power, moral responsibility, and the cycle of violence. At the heart of the film is the contrast between two characters who confront the system in dramatically different ways: Walter Garber, the morally conscientious yet flawed subway dispatcher, and Ryder,Continue reading “The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) as an Accidental Leftist Parable”