David Brooks on… Yascha Mounk
The Good Fight
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Shifts in Progressivism and Identity Politics
This chapter delves into the evolution of progressivism, highlighting a shift from labor-focused concerns to an emphasis on language and academic discourse, influenced by educated elites. It explores the implications of critical race theory and the transformation of leftist ideologies over the past 25 years, including the marginalization of mainstream ideas about race. The discussion also connects the impact of these shifts to contemporary political dynamics, particularly regarding the identity politics that shaped debates during and after the Trump administration.
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