What DOES It Mean to Be Woke? The Liberal Backbone, Chapter 3

Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good by Boots Road Group LLC

Nov 26, 202408:57Business

The word "woke" has at least two meanings — and they're so different, they contradict each other. By one of them, any liberal can be proud to be called woke, because to be woke in this sense is to recognize bigotry and o...

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