Why Elites Love Identity Politics
The Democratic Party at every level spent years embracing identity politics that mostly served the interests of professionals, argues Catalyst editor Vivek Chibber. We need a return to class.
4 Articles by: Melissa Naschek
Melissa Naschek is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
NGOism Serves the Status Quo
Tasked with carrying out what ought to be state functions, but dependent on private interests, NGOs will never challenge the basic structures of capitalism.
Promises and Programs
Electoral work is important. But the point isn’t just to win office — it’s to build movements and challenge capitalism.
The Identity Mistake
Mistaken Identity claims to overcome the limits of identity politics but leads us down the same dead end.