Character. I have thought about that word much lately, especially since Monday was the day we observed Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. It was also the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Most observers link identity politics with Democrats, as underrepresented groups have used their common fate as a vehicle for political action since the movement politics of the 1960s and ’70s. The ...
The former president defended his support for transgender rights, a stance that has provoked second-guessing among some ...
In the post-mortem of this recent presidential election, a common critique is emerging: Democrats’ reliance on identity politics has missed the mark, failing to resonate with a broad spectrum of ...
Losing an election is a an opportunity for reflection. It’s also an opportunity for airing pet peeves. Unfortunately, as the ...
Tell me a person’s ethnic identity and I’ll tell you their stance on the war in Gaza. If nothing else, the conflict in the Middle East has made it clear that identity politics isn’t going away. In ...
My maternal grandmother lived by herself in an old home in rural North Carolina. She was raised by her grandparents, who had been children during the Civil War. She was conservative to her core. She ...
Can “reparationist” be a distinct identity, akin to feminist or abolitionist, a label worn with pride by progressives who believe in reparative compensation for Black people? The term “reparationist” ...
Political strategist James Carville believes language used throughout the election is not always beneficial, especially for the Democratic Party, and says use of umbrella terms which lump people ...
On his way out the door, former President Joe Biden seemed determined to cause as much trouble as he could for the Democrats. Worse than the pardons and kvetching about being forced off the ticket, ...
But it was moot. Biden endorsed Harris as he shuffled off stage — perhaps in a one-finger salute to his former boss? — and Harris, who lacked the political talent to execute simple interviews and town ...