What the &^%$ have you guys been saying about "social issues"?

[Ken Burch]

I've not posted in this group before, and haven't followed your discussions. But I find myself in a bitter argument with some posters who keep associating me with your group...and who seem to think that you don't care about racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, religious bigotry and other forms of group oppression.

A gap is emerging here that, from what I can see, totally doesn't need to exist...people who prioritize anti-oppression issues are also deeply committed to challenging economic inequality and corporate power, and I assumed that those of you who identify as "populists" would also be committed equally to fighting continued group oppression.

What the $%#% is going on here that this divide has emerged? How do we bridge it, as we must if a progressive, small-d democratic and economic populist future for this country and this world is ever to exist.