moral panic
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The Politics Behind The SAVE Act
Utah Congressman Mike Kennedy recently argued that Americans must show ID to do things like drive a car, board an airplane, or cash a paycheck. Those activities involve proving identity in a single transaction. Voting, however, works differently. Elections operate… Continue reading
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Reproduction as a Racial Asset: Population Panic, White Anxiety, and the State
Moral panics thrive where uncertainty meets ideology [1]. The recent anxiety over declining birthrates is a perfect example. On the surface, it sounds practical — a call to strengthen families, have more children, and secure the nation’s future. But beneath… Continue reading

