The latest installment of “In Class With Carr,” titled “Cuffing Season,” examines Tuesday’s U.S. elections and the growing power of grassroots coalitions challenging authoritarianism, corporate influence, and political extremism.
Across the country, voters from different backgrounds are finding common ground, pushing back against efforts to maintain political control and challenging systems rooted in racial and economic inequality.
Using “cuffing season” as a metaphor, Dr. Carr explores how political alliances often form out of necessity, particularly when communities face shared threats. The election results show what collective action can accomplish, but they also raise questions about the staying power of these partnerships.
When the political pressure eases, will these coalitions remain united, or will the bonds formed during cuffing season fall apart?
