Mark Franke column: American unity should be basis of identity politics

Mark Franke column: American unity should be basis of identity politics

Do we have a unique identity as Americans? In this age of identity politics, is our identity something that unites or divides us?

Not a melting pot but a marketplace of cultures – The Tacoma Ledger

The U.S. Constitution and capitalism act as the framework of a country where cultural identity isn’t unified but always shifting, leaving deeper questions about who we are. By J A Aleman In general culture isn’t difficult to describe, but when it comes to the U.S., many question if the country has a sole culture at all.  A culture can be broken down into something like traditions, food, language and religious practices. With America having vario…