Wokeness is good. It always has been
Manipulation of wokeness, however, is bad, writes Magdi Semrau
Right-wing operatives have recently mounted a campaign against the idea and practice of “wokeness.” The word has the pretense of a neutral reference, but is increasingly used to debase and belittle the underlying meaning of anti-racism and anti-bigotry. Similar rhetorical tactics have a long history …