How to Defeat Dog Whistle Politics: Resistance School Course (Videos)

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A video course about how to defeat dog whistle politics by the Resistance School.

An Explanation of Dog Whistle Politics

Ian gives an example of dog whistle politics, by explaining some of the policies and behaviors of Donald Trump.

Introduction to Race, Class, and Dog Whistle Politics

Ian begins the lesson by explaining how race and class are fused and how coded racism plays into Dog Whistle politics.

 

An Economics Based Response to Dog Whistle Politics

Ian discusses how some groups use economics to respond to dog whistle politics.

 

How “Economics Only” Arguments Fail Intersectionality

Ian explains how intersectionality affects the economics only argument.

 

Human Rights and the Race Left

Ian discusses the problems between the Race Left and the Class Left, and how current politics on race are a human rights issue.

 

White Identity Politics

Ian discusses white identity politics.

 

The Mistake

In this lesson, Ian talks about the mistake of believing that racism can only take the form of hate.

 

Racisms

Ian explains three types of racism.

 

Our Divided Choir

Ian proposes cross racial solidarity as the solution to problems facing both the Class Left and Race Left.

 

Solutions: Mass Incarceration

Ian explains how cross racial solidarity can be applied to the problem of mass incarceration.

 

Solutions: Fight for 15

Ian explains how cross racial solidarity can be applied to the idea of “Fight for 15”.

 

Solutions: Healthcare and Mass Deportation

Ian explains how cross racial solidarity can be applied to the issues in healthcare and mass deportation.

 

Solutions: Voter ID Laws

Ian explains how cross racial solidarity can be applied to Voter ID Laws.