Episode 2: Identity Politics & My Hillary to Bernie Journey

In the second episode of Not Suitable for Democracy, we explore identity politics. Understanding identity groups, intersectionality, and some historic examples set the stage for the show. Our host, Nick, then takes you on a brief journey with his political evolution—from proudly supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016 to feeling the Bern with Bernie Sanders just a few years later.

This isn’t about switching candidates for Nick. It was a reckoning with identity politics—how race, gender, class, and a negative encounter with a certain Congressman shaped his worldview, challenged his assumptions, and realigned his values. He learned a lot and so can you. Using the framework behind his journey will allow you to potentially bring moderates into the progressive movement. 

Along the way, we unpack the promise and pitfalls of identity politics and where it stands in Trump's second term.

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