The Dignity Deficit

In "The Dignity Deficit," the author explores the longstanding anger among less educated white voters in rural and exurban areas, a sentiment effectively harnessed by Trump. Tracing its origins to Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty,” the work emphasizes that recognizing the mistakes made during this initiative is crucial for politicians seeking to address and heal societal divisions. This piece was featured in the March/April 2017 issue of Foreign Affairs.