Introduction

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A widely discussed op-ed in The New York Times argued that the Democratic Party had gone astray by engaging in “identity politics” that were more concerned with a diversity of demands by women, African-Americans, immigrants and L.G.B.T. people, than in appealing to Americans as a whole. Some said that piece implied that liberals should ignore unique and real issues faced by anyone who isn’t a white man.

Is criticism of political correctness and identity politics a reaction that’s long overdue or just racist?

This is part of the Issues for Trump and America series.