LZ Granderson: Linda Sarsour says some on the left are quote, too woke. She doesn't appear to mean it the same way that people on the right mean,. But what is she saying when she says some of her own people are too woke? LZ: The right opposes the agenda of greater inclusion that is kind of signified by wokeness. It's a massive social project like no one ever talks about as a Massive Social Project.
In a democracy, meaningful change often requires adapting views and building coalitions. Some believe finding common ground and building rapport is the best way to change minds. Others believe activism and protests are key to raising awareness. Increasingly, however, the acts of listening and persuasion are left out, as each side is convinced that the other is unmovable.
Anand Giridharadas is a journalist, columnist, on-air political analyst, and author. His latest book, The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy, explores how the tactics of persuasion can help strengthen democracy and foster positive societal change.
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Anand Giridharadas, Journalist, Author, The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy
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