The Department of Ethnic Studies UC Berkeley

Opinion: Trump Shows Race-Baiting Is OK in American Politics by Dr. Chris Zepeda-Millán

March 3, 2016

BERKELEY, Calif. — Academics and pundits who don't believe America is "post racial" have long pointed to politicians who use "dog-whistle politics" — coded racial language that appeals to white voters. But in only a few months, Donald Trump's presidential campaign has shown us there is no need for dog...