I 100% agree that there are horribly misguided policies pushed by many progressives that do more harm than good. An overly aggressive minimum wage would be devastating to underskilled or undervalued workers. Rent control is a disaster. Markets are an amazing tool, and few things are more dangerous than a bleeding heart progressive that doesn't understand markets.

But I believe markets are just one tool that a wise society employs to create a prosperous world where everyone has the basic necessities and access to resources to allow them to flourish.

Honestly, it sounds like you and I aren't too far apart.