Perils of Liberal Anti-Imperialism: A Kat Abughazaleh Story

A congressional candidate in Illinois has stirred up a huge controversy in my world. Kat Abughazaleh is a progressive Gen Z YouTuber and journalist. I had been quietly rooting for her through most of the campaign, having seen her stake out very populist positions.

Kat has been most visible on representational and symbolic issues (public performances, ide…