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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Should 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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    By Madeleine Brand • Nov 21, 2016 • 1 min read

    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. The question of how much to embrace -- or not -- identity politics will be key to the future of the Democratic party.

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    Identity politics and the future of the Democratic Party
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    4. 42:28California clashes with Donald Trump on sanctuary cities
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Identity politics and the future of the Democratic Party
    1. 0:30Should we move away from identity politics or double down?You’re reading this
    2. 20:02Women’s March on Washington draws criticism
    3. 27:31After years of silence, A Tribe Called Quest is back
    4. 42:28California clashes with Donald Trump on sanctuary cities
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