How the Democrats Abandoned the Working Class for Identity Politics: A Deep Dive

In his opinion piece, Gary L. Francione argues that the Democratic Party has shifted its focus from championing the working class to promoting a “Grievance Olympics” centered on identity politics. He criticizes the party’s embrace of “woke” culture, which he believes has sidelined practical issues like economic inequality and class disparity. According to Francione, the party’s current priorities, such as supporting transgender rights over addressing working-class concerns, have alienated many of its traditional supporters, leading them to abandon the party in favor of other options.