Opening Arguments Archive: Topics: Identity Politics
Key Excerpt, Witness Testimony: Chavez on Identity Politics
CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTER FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LINDA CHAVEZ: Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. I testify today not as a wise Latina woman but an American who believes that skin color and national origin should not...
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July 16, 2009; 4:35 PM ET |
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Key Excerpt: Graham and Sotomayor on Identity Politics and "Wise Latina" Comment
Courtesy of CQ Transcriptions SEN. GRAHAM: Now, during your time as an advocate, do you understand identity politics? What is identity politics? JUDGE SOTOMAYOR: Politics based simply on a person's characteristics, generally referred to either race or ethnicity or gender,...
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July 16, 2009; 10:40 AM ET |
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