A distinguishing feature of today's politics in the United States is that they seem to turn as much on struggles over representations as they do over material resources or tangible political power.

For many people who are active in politics, especially on the left, a primary issue is how and by whom members of marginalised groups are depicted in film, television, social media and art. It strikes me that there is exponentially more public discussion of such matters than, for example, education policy.