Society & Standpoint

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William Penn's Statue of Limitations

923 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture History Politics Ideology Society

Progressives want to remove William Penn's statue for not being inclusive enough, despite his past efforts towards tolerance.
The concept of a 'statue of limitations' is coined to illustrate how progressives judge historical figures based on contemporary standards.
Progressives view history as a forward arrow towards a utopia, leading them to constantly reassess and potentially tear down statues as standards change.

I Am A True Progressive

1375 implied HN points • 25 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Identity politics Progressivism Free speech Civil Rights Social justice

Gender roles have evolved over time due to movements like feminism, allowing for more freedom of expression.
Critical race theory reduces individuals to stereotypes based on race, contradicting the idea of individuality.
Today's progressives seem to be moving away from valuing principles like due process and free speech.

'Transphobia is White Supremacy' and Other Delusions

1139 implied HN points • 15 May 23

Gender ideology is seen as regressive by the author, promoting stereotypical gender norms.
The author argues against the correlation between transphobia and white supremacy, highlighting white support for gender ideology.
The text discusses how political affiliations may influence voting behavior among racial minority groups.

American Meritocracy Under Attack

786 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Affirmative Action Meritocracy Race relations Public Schools

NYC's top public high schools' admissions highlight racial disparities.
Critics argue against considering Specialized High Schools' demographics as racial segregation.
NYC's Specialized High Schools are one of the last bastions of American meritocracy.

Tucker Carlson and the Limits of White Self-Identification

884 implied HN points • 04 May 23

🎭️ Culture Comedy Media Identity Social Issues Race

Comedy has often been a way to address racial taboos and stereotypes.
Tucker Carlson's leaked texts revealed a message of unity despite ideological differences.
Different standards exist for defining culture based on political leanings and race.

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What Progressives Don't Want To Admit About Racial Support of Trans Ideology

805 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23

White Democrats are more likely to support gender ideology compared to Black Democrats
Black Democrats tend to believe gender is determined at birth
Progressive activists, who are predominantly white, are the main supporters of transgender issues within the Democratic Party

The Irony of American Assimilation

15 HN points • 13 Feb 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Identity Immigration Education Culture Politics

Some conservative viewpoints on assimilation may actually align more with liberal ideologies.
Assimilation in America can be influenced by educational background and social status.
Political realignment is leading to shifts in party affiliations among different immigrant groups in the US.