Can we reconcile capitalism and liberation?
Since the United States was born at the intersection of genocide and enslavement, the question comes up can it even be redeemed? And yet, Mags and I are both the children of immigrants who sought opportunity in this country. Mags’ folks specifically escaped communism in favor of the opportunities of the free enterprise in the United States’ capitalist system.
We wondered how to reconcile capitalism, which is so inherent in upholding systems of oppression, free enterprise opportunity and the possibility of liberation for all. This is a great video explaining how systemic racism works and how unequal access to capital affects folks generationally.
The Commodification of LGBTQ Pride: How Capitalism Co-Opts Movements
It is totally possible to hold multiple conflicting emotions at once and I had a bunch in the Target Pride section.