Recent events have compelled me to issue a reminder that “leftist” does not mean “vibes with the cool kids at harvard”. it means opposing capitalism. by definition, if you support capitalism - or endorse (willingly or by default, whether at home or abroad) the genocide, apartheid, exploitation, racism, sexism, homophobia, grievance politics, transphobia, political intimidation, or imperial violence that capitalism relies on - you are not a “leftist”.