The Bane of the Blue Collar
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Class Perspectives in Climate and Policy
This chapter explores the complex interplay between class issues and climate change, emphasizing how economic anxieties shape political labels like 'climate denier.' It highlights the disconnect between the priorities of blue-collar workers and affluent activists, advocating for a nuanced understanding of class in environmental discussions. The conversation also critiques immigration and policing policies, stressing the need for the Democratic Party to respond to these narratives to avoid alienating voters and better address class disparities.
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