Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Identity politics and the future of the Democratic Party
Bernie Sanders urged his supporters yesterday to move away from identity politics, but others say that’s a call to ignore racism, sexism and other forms of bigotry. Identity politics will be key to the future of the Democratic party.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenThe question of how much to embrace -- or not -- identity politics will be key to the future of the Democratic party.
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4 storiesShould we move away from identity politics or double down?
Bernie Sanders urged his supporters Sunday to move away from identity politics, and that progressives need to band together and fight for the working class. However, others say that’s a call to ignore racism, sexism and other forms of bigotry.
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