At some point in the future we will all be one race, and skin color will not matter. But at that point, we may well find something else with which to distinguish ourselves into tribal factions. And the challenge will remain: making Democracy work for all. "Identity politics" (at least for the Democrats) is a derogatory reference to an attempt to do just that. Although it was a blunt instrument, it was nevertheless an attempt to right long-standing biases that remain in our society. So yes, the Democratic approach to addressing these prejudices has been flawed, but the fundamental problems remain. So the challenge for democrats is not to abandon the effort, as this article seems to suggest, but to re-establish the need to address prejudice in our society and craft workable legislation.
Sadly, for me, while I like Ms Crockett and great deal and enjoy watching her clap back at the GOP, I am utterly clueless about her ideas and accomplishments in office (taking into account Dems have been in the minority much of the time). She is a great “influencer” for sure but I haven’t seen the legislator side. But I will start doing some research and educate myself on this.
It's not Texas, but my strong sense is that the worse than unfortunate reality is that identity plays a role in NC elections (my current state). A black woman is going to start at a disadvantage. Maybe it's small, but it could be the difference maker in a purple state. I suspect the handicap is greater in Texas.
Unfortunately, identity politics does hold sway in some places. It doesn't appear that the U.S. is ready for a woman President nor do I believe that Texas is ready for a black woman Senator.
At some point in the future we will all be one race, and skin color will not matter. But at that point, we may well find something else with which to distinguish ourselves into tribal factions. And the challenge will remain: making Democracy work for all. "Identity politics" (at least for the Democrats) is a derogatory reference to an attempt to do just that. Although it was a blunt instrument, it was nevertheless an attempt to right long-standing biases that remain in our society. So yes, the Democratic approach to addressing these prejudices has been flawed, but the fundamental problems remain. So the challenge for democrats is not to abandon the effort, as this article seems to suggest, but to re-establish the need to address prejudice in our society and craft workable legislation.
Yang could have just said he was being funny, but no one watching SNL would buy it.🤔
Sadly, for me, while I like Ms Crockett and great deal and enjoy watching her clap back at the GOP, I am utterly clueless about her ideas and accomplishments in office (taking into account Dems have been in the minority much of the time). She is a great “influencer” for sure but I haven’t seen the legislator side. But I will start doing some research and educate myself on this.
It's not Texas, but my strong sense is that the worse than unfortunate reality is that identity plays a role in NC elections (my current state). A black woman is going to start at a disadvantage. Maybe it's small, but it could be the difference maker in a purple state. I suspect the handicap is greater in Texas.
Unfortunately, identity politics does hold sway in some places. It doesn't appear that the U.S. is ready for a woman President nor do I believe that Texas is ready for a black woman Senator.