We had a brief period between about 1932 and the 1970s when we had a strong middle class and functioning democracy (thanks to the New Deal) but Blacks and minority communities were largely left out.
When we tried to include everyone, the backlash started.
When we tried to include everyone, the backlash started.
https://twitter.com/semperdiced/status/1328056330314080256
People who are shocked by the current income inequality and unfairness and call the system "broken" are not looking at history from the viewpoint of nonwhites.
For a lot of people, this is the best it's ever been. Look at the diversity of Democrats in Congress.
For a lot of people, this is the best it's ever been. Look at the diversity of Democrats in Congress.
I meant to type 1933 as the start of the FDR presidency. He put a lot of legislation into effect. By the end of his presidency, he had made enormous progress.
https://twitter.com/Turk_Sanderson/status/1328057237106003969
From the early 20th century until after Brown v. Board, the two parties compromised and respected each other, so when you consider that, 1932 works.
Q: Why were the parties in harmony?
A: Neither party was advancing civil rights for Blacks and minority communities.
Q: Why were the parties in harmony?
A: Neither party was advancing civil rights for Blacks and minority communities.
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