The Liberal Mount Rushmore

Eric Rauchway muses on the concept of creating a "Mount Rushmore" for progressive icons, drawing a parallel to the obsessive debates sports fans have about their favorite teams. He suggests that if we must honor four progressive figures, we should choose Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms for their timeless relevance. Rauchway’s critique highlights the tension between celebrating individual achievements and the broader, more inclusive values of progressivism. This debate underscores the complexities of honoring historical figures in a way that aligns with contemporary liberal values.