The article ‘Common Sense Department: Welcome to upside-down America, where the Left has turned the villains into heroes’ by Trace Gallagher critiques the current state of American priorities. It suggests that progressive values have led to a reversal of traditional moral and national values. Gallagher argues that the political left has altered the narrative around moral and national priorities, affecting societal norms and public perception. The piece raises concerns about the potential consequences of these evolving values on national identity and collective priorities.