Identity Politics

Political scientist Francis Fukuyama argues we can only heal our national divisions with a new, creed-based American identity.

• By Tom Jacobs

Democrats understand the last election determines how the party prepares for the next one.

• By Seth Masket

The reporter-activist discusses her latest book—and why class politics is identity politics.

• By Kitty Stryker

In the battles between scientists and social justice activists, sometimes our democracy takes collateral damage.

• By Alice Dreger