The Unseen Consequences of Our Priorities Sam Forstag's story resonates deeply in a nation where economic pressures have become a crushing force on many Americans.
As a firefighter turned Democratic candidate, Forstag has built his campaign around the argument that the erosion of empathy and compassion among working class people is not just a result of their struggles, but also a direct consequence of societal priorities.
Growing up in a tight knit community, Forstag learned that helping others was an inherent part of being human. He remembers neighbors coming together to support one another during difficult times.