Understanding Social Justice - Hertog Foundation

The idea of social justice is roiling American politics. New movements like Black Lives Matter have emerged, while democratic socialism and the progressive Left have been reenergized. But what is social justice, and what accounts for its rising prominence in our politics?

In this seminar, led by Manhattan Institute scholar Daniel DiSalvo, fellows will examine some of the most pressing and contentious debates around social justice – policing and criminal justice, the teaching of critical race theory in public schools, the clash of diversity and inclusion with free speech, and the policy response to racial inequality and discrimination.

Image Credit: Black Lives Matter Protest, June 7, 2020, Victoria Pickering via Flickr

DAN DISALVO ON ECONOMIC JUSTICE POST-PANDEMIC

Faculty

Daniel DiSalvo

Daniel DiSalvo is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute’s Center for State and Local Leadership and an Assistant Professor of Political Science at The City College of New York-CUNY.  His scholarship focuses on American political parties, elections, labor unions, state government, and public policy.

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