The Rise of Education Issues and the Democrats' Binary Formulation

This chapter explores the hesitancy of people to address certain issues and the recent increase in their salience, examining the influence of factors such as COVID lockdowns, book controversies, and locker room policies. It discusses the Democrats' embrace of cultural and progressive ideas, which hindered discussion and reasonable disagreement. The chapter also analyzes the potential impact of these issues on the outcome of an election and the implications of messaging on children and families.