For the past few years, the culture wars have been a dominant force in American politics. The debate over what kind of country the United States should become and how fast it should change have been themes at the national and state level.
Now, a new poll from NBC News suggests the nation might be more accepting of a need for societal change than some have theorized, at least in some areas. The numbers indicate Democrats might have an advantage on some big cultural issues with the national electorate.
One of the broad debates in politics over the past few election cycles has been over the need (or lack of need) for greater “social justice” in the United States. Democrats have largely trumpeted the concept, while Republicans have largely criticized it as a trojan horse for more liberal policies.
The new poll shows large support for the idea of social justice. CONTINUED
Dante Chinni, NBC News
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