Combatting the “Political Correctness”​ Myth

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Are we becoming too politically correct?

I read an article in The Economist a couple of weeks ago that seemed to espouse the belief that, yes, in America, we were. On both sides of the political spectrum, the article argued, people are assaulting the “fundamental liberty of saying what you think”. This, above all, is the defining characteristic of democracies and a key to progress.

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Tech policy professional by day, wannabe superhero by night. Passionate about building communities, spaces, and platforms focused on inclusion and empathy.

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Corey Ponder

Tech policy professional by day, wannabe superhero by night. Passionate about building communities, spaces, and platforms focused on inclusion and empathy.