Racially charged trials were less politically polarized in the past
Racially charged trials were less politically polarized in the past
- November 30, 2021
- Michael Tesler, poli sci, explains in this piece for The Washington Post
Michael Tesler, UCI associate professor of political science and John Sides write, “Our report shows that polarization on issues related to race, ethnicity and policing has continued to worsen. … Those findings suggest that the pervasive identity politics of the Trump era aren’t going away. Politicians, pundits and the public increasingly will continue to inhabit separate partisan realities over just about any high-profile incident involving race and criminal justice.”
For the full story, please visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/11/30/arbery-rittenhouse-partisan-polarization/.
Share on:
Related News Items
- How the Capitol riot solidified Trump's stranglehold on the GOP
- Many staffers In Pence's office have spoken to Jan. 6 committee. Will the former VP?
- Why white voters with racist views often still support Black Republicans
- A remarkable shift in attitudes leaves U.S. even more divided on race
- America's racial awakening forces Virginia Military Institute to confront its past - and future