The fox in liberalism’s henhouse - by Matthew Yglesias
Critical race theory and the identity left presented themselves as updated anti-racism, but underneath the jargon was a clean break with liberal individualism.
Charlie the fox is not concerned at all about sharing a hen’s roosting pen. Here he is tucked up with his friend. March 18, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) There are many open, full-frontal assaults on liberalism. Conservatives, fascists, and communists have all attacked different aspects of liberal values to different ends — from free markets to individual rights to freedom of expression to democratic self-government. In the postwar era, liberalism came out on top. But there are no permanent victories. Modern liberalism was experienced at fending off challenges…
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