A liberal argument against identity politics

Simply recognising the dignity and liberty of all should be enough to solve our issues.

The rise of authoritarian leaders and politics around the world is often attributed to the rise of extremely harsh and judgmental identity politics currently motivating the political left. Whether it is Donald Trump in the USA or Marie Le Pen in France, commentators insist, these leaders would have never gained such widespread appeal had it not been for the reactionary thrust provided by identity politics.