Opinion | Is Wokeness 'Kryponite for Democrats'? - The New York Times
Republicans sure seem to think so. They are not alone.
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Republicans sure seem to think so. They are not alone.
Data: Axios/Ipsos Poll; Note: 2.8% margin of error; Chart: Axios VisualsSolid majorities of Americans across all racial groups do not believe either the police or the criminal justice courts treat all people equally, according to a new Axios-Ipsos poll.The big picture: The poll shows a resounding lack of confidence in the basic principle of equal justice under the law — a sign that systemic racism throughout the criminal justice system is still a widely acknowledged crisis a year after George Floyd was killed by police, sparking nationwide protests.Get market news worthy of your time wi...
Half believe a cannabis tax will improve neighborhoods.
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First published on Thu 29 Apr 2021 01.31 EDT The coronavirus pandemic cast a strange pall on the yearly political tradition As Biden took the podium, he brushed past a sparse, masked crowd. He fist-bumped and elbow-tapped lawmakers and members of his cabinet â greeting a crowd that was physically distanced, and ideologically divided. Because fewer people were in attendance, due to coronavirus safety protocols, applause and cheers were muted â as seemed appropriate for a somber moment in history. Although Bidenâs speech signaled hope â there was no denying that the country ...